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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,441.26, 635,262.75 and 259,198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,441.26, 635,262.75 and 259,198.38 is: 357,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,441.26 : 635,262.75 = 259,198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,441.26/635,262.75 = 259,198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,441.26x = 635,262.75 × 259,198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,441.26x = 164,659,075,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,659,075,674.35/460,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,611.47

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