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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,026.60, 489,979.35 and 259,766.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,026.60, 489,979.35 and 259,766.09 is: 389,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,026.60 : 489,979.35 = 259,766.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,026.60/489,979.35 = 259,766.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,026.60x = 489,979.35 × 259,766.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,026.60x = 127,280,021,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,280,021,155.19/327,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,203.88

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