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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,755.55, 525,017.72 and 259,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,755.55, 525,017.72 and 259,960.25 is: 358,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,755.55 : 525,017.72 = 259,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,755.55/525,017.72 = 259,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,755.55x = 525,017.72 × 259,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,755.55x = 136,483,735,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,483,735,770.44/380,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,455.02

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