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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,515.80, 638,273.70 and 259,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,515.80, 638,273.70 and 259,627.80 is: 389,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,515.80 : 638,273.70 = 259,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,515.80/638,273.70 = 259,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,515.80x = 638,273.70 × 259,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,515.80x = 165,713,596,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,713,596,528.86/425,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,441.70

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