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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,488.96, 635,472 and 259,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,488.96, 635,472 and 259,349.76 is: 357,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,488.96 : 635,472 = 259,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,488.96/635,472 = 259,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,488.96x = 635,472 × 259,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,488.96x = 164,809,510,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,809,510,686.72/460,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,901.11

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