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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,398.06, 635,437.58 and 259,194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,398.06, 635,437.58 and 259,194.06 is: 357,737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,398.06 : 635,437.58 = 259,194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,398.06/635,437.58 = 259,194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,398.06x = 635,437.58 × 259,194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,398.06x = 164,701,644,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,701,644,940.80/460,398.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,737.49

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