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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,652.94, 505,034.60 and 259,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,652.94, 505,034.60 and 259,036.11 is: 356,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,652.94 : 505,034.60 = 259,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,652.94/505,034.60 = 259,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,652.94x = 505,034.60 × 259,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,652.94x = 130,822,196,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,822,196,904.23/366,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,801.17

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