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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,055.96, 482,933.40 and 259,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,055.96, 482,933.40 and 259,634.40 is: 358,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,055.96 : 482,933.40 = 259,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,055.96/482,933.40 = 259,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,055.96x = 482,933.40 × 259,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,055.96x = 125,386,123,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,386,123,548.96/350,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,188.80

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