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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,317.44, 635,153.28 and 259,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,317.44, 635,153.28 and 259,070.72 is: 357,469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,317.44 : 635,153.28 = 259,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,317.44/635,153.28 = 259,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,317.44x = 635,153.28 × 259,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,317.44x = 164,549,617,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,549,617,559.96/460,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,469.87

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