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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,176.10, 625,764.15 and 259,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,176.10, 625,764.15 and 259,712.10 is: 389,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,176.10 : 625,764.15 = 259,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,176.10/625,764.15 = 259,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,176.10x = 625,764.15 × 259,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,176.10x = 162,518,521,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,518,521,501.22/417,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,568.15

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