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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,015.60, 638,245.80 and 259,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,015.60, 638,245.80 and 259,609.20 is: 388,939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,015.60 : 638,245.80 = 259,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,015.60/638,245.80 = 259,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,015.60x = 638,245.80 × 259,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,015.60x = 165,694,481,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,694,481,541.36/426,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,939.94

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