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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,422.26, 635,236.50 and 259,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,422.26, 635,236.50 and 259,179.38 is: 357,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,422.26 : 635,236.50 = 259,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,422.26/635,236.50 = 259,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,422.26x = 635,236.50 × 259,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,422.26x = 164,640,202,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,640,202,223.37/460,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,585.24

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