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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,261.12, 794,163.36 and 259,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,261.12, 794,163.36 and 259,384.20 is: 389,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,261.12 : 794,163.36 = 259,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,261.12/794,163.36 = 259,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,261.12x = 794,163.36 × 259,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,261.12x = 205,993,427,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,993,427,802.91/529,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,209.45

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