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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,755.14, 688,736.04 and 259,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,755.14, 688,736.04 and 259,469.68 is: 388,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,755.14 : 688,736.04 = 259,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,755.14/688,736.04 = 259,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,755.14x = 688,736.04 × 259,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,755.14x = 178,706,118,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,706,118,605.92/459,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,698.47

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