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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,016.60, 638,247.30 and 259,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,016.60, 638,247.30 and 259,610.20 is: 388,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,016.60 : 638,247.30 = 259,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,016.60/638,247.30 = 259,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,016.60x = 638,247.30 × 259,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,016.60x = 165,695,509,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,695,509,202.46/426,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,941.44

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