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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,606.08, 1,275,863.04 and 259,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,606.08, 1,275,863.04 and 259,584 is: 389,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,606.08 : 1,275,863.04 = 259,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,606.08/1,275,863.04 = 259,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,606.08x = 1,275,863.04 × 259,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,606.08x = 331,193,631,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,193,631,375.36/850,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,361.94

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