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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,488.40, 513,732.60 and 259,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,488.40, 513,732.60 and 259,544.40 is: 389,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,488.40 : 513,732.60 = 259,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,488.40/513,732.60 = 259,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,488.40x = 513,732.60 × 259,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,488.40x = 133,336,419,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,336,419,427.44/342,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,316.60

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