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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,599.92, 483,879.74 and 259,828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,599.92, 483,879.74 and 259,828.48 is: 358,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,599.92 : 483,879.74 = 259,828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,599.92/483,879.74 = 259,828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,599.92x = 483,879.74 × 259,828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,599.92x = 125,725,737,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,725,737,347.00/350,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,601.73

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