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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,256.40, 635,160.96 and 259,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,256.40, 635,160.96 and 259,052.40 is: 357,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,256.40 : 635,160.96 = 259,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,256.40/635,160.96 = 259,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,256.40x = 635,160.96 × 259,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,256.40x = 164,539,971,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,539,971,074.30/460,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,496.32

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