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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,083.04, 506,038.44 and 259,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,083.04, 506,038.44 and 259,463.20 is: 357,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,083.04 : 506,038.44 = 259,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,083.04/506,038.44 = 259,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,083.04x = 506,038.44 × 259,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,083.04x = 131,298,352,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,298,352,965.41/367,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,680.25

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