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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,598.92, 483,878.36 and 259,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,598.92, 483,878.36 and 259,827.48 is: 358,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,598.92 : 483,878.36 = 259,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,598.92/483,878.36 = 259,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,598.92x = 483,878.36 × 259,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,598.92x = 125,724,894,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,724,894,905.33/350,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,600.35

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