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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,847.76, 551,767.56 and 259,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,847.76, 551,767.56 and 259,330.40 is: 388,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,847.76 : 551,767.56 = 259,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,847.76/551,767.56 = 259,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,847.76x = 551,767.56 × 259,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,847.76x = 143,090,102,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,090,102,041.82/367,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,992.72

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