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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,884, 546,876.72 and 259,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,884, 546,876.72 and 259,130.40 is: 388,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,884 : 546,876.72 = 259,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,884/546,876.72 = 259,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,884x = 546,876.72 × 259,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,884x = 141,712,383,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,712,383,204.29/364,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,376.53

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