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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,460.92, 514,597.42 and 259,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,460.92, 514,597.42 and 259,786.68 is: 358,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,460.92 : 514,597.42 = 259,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,460.92/514,597.42 = 259,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,460.92x = 514,597.42 × 259,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,460.92x = 133,685,555,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,685,555,278.37/372,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,925.05

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