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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,018.60, 638,250.30 and 259,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,018.60, 638,250.30 and 259,612.20 is: 388,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,018.60 : 638,250.30 = 259,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,018.60/638,250.30 = 259,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,018.60x = 638,250.30 × 259,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,018.60x = 165,697,564,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,697,564,533.66/426,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,944.44

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