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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,768.96, 635,858.40 and 259,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,768.96, 635,858.40 and 259,629.76 is: 358,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,768.96 : 635,858.40 = 259,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,768.96/635,858.40 = 259,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,768.96x = 635,858.40 × 259,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,768.96x = 165,087,763,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,087,763,785.98/460,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,287.51

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