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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,099.24, 636,321.82 and 259,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,099.24, 636,321.82 and 259,895.24 is: 358,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,099.24 : 636,321.82 = 259,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,099.24/636,321.82 = 259,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,099.24x = 636,321.82 × 259,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,099.24x = 165,377,012,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,377,012,126.14/461,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,658.18

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