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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,873, 546,860.22 and 259,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,873, 546,860.22 and 259,119.40 is: 388,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,873 : 546,860.22 = 259,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,873/546,860.22 = 259,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,873x = 546,860.22 × 259,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,873x = 141,702,092,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,702,092,090.27/364,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,360.04

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