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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,788, 635,920.08 and 259,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,788, 635,920.08 and 259,584 is: 358,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,788 : 635,920.08 = 259,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,788/635,920.08 = 259,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,788x = 635,920.08 × 259,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,788x = 165,074,678,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,074,678,046.72/460,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,244.31

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