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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,266.30, 577,899.45 and 259,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,266.30, 577,899.45 and 259,295.10 is: 388,942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,266.30 : 577,899.45 = 259,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,266.30/577,899.45 = 259,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,266.30x = 577,899.45 × 259,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,266.30x = 149,846,495,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,846,495,677.70/385,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,942.65

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