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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,113, 636,345.66 and 259,909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,113, 636,345.66 and 259,909 is: 358,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,113 : 636,345.66 = 259,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,113/636,345.66 = 259,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,113x = 636,345.66 × 259,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,113x = 165,391,964,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,391,964,144.94/461,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,679.90

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