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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,878.79, 476,065.13 and 259,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,878.79, 476,065.13 and 259,086.63 is: 357,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,878.79 : 476,065.13 = 259,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,878.79/476,065.13 = 259,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,878.79x = 476,065.13 × 259,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,878.79x = 123,342,110,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,342,110,721.91/344,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,639.01

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