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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,329.60, 577,994.40 and 259,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,329.60, 577,994.40 and 259,358.40 is: 389,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,329.60 : 577,994.40 = 259,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,329.60/577,994.40 = 259,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,329.60x = 577,994.40 × 259,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,329.60x = 149,907,702,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,907,702,792.96/385,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,037.60

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