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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,158.40, 588,737.05 and 259,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,158.40, 588,737.05 and 259,838.88 is: 389,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,158.40 : 588,737.05 = 259,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,158.40/588,737.05 = 259,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,158.40x = 588,737.05 × 259,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,158.40x = 152,976,775,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,976,775,686.50/393,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,097.06

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