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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,536.80, 638,305.20 and 259,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,536.80, 638,305.20 and 259,648.80 is: 389,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,536.80 : 638,305.20 = 259,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,536.80/638,305.20 = 259,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,536.80x = 638,305.20 × 259,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,536.80x = 165,735,179,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,735,179,213.76/425,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,473.20

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