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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,619.96, 569,416.99 and 259,759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,619.96, 569,416.99 and 259,759.29 is: 358,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,619.96 : 569,416.99 = 259,759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,619.96/569,416.99 = 259,759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,619.96x = 569,416.99 × 259,759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,619.96x = 147,911,351,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,911,351,806.33/412,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,468.73

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