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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,176.25, 636,423.23 and 259,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,176.25, 636,423.23 and 259,972.25 is: 358,761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,176.25 : 636,423.23 = 259,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,176.25/636,423.23 = 259,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,176.25x = 636,423.23 × 259,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,176.25x = 165,452,377,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,452,377,755.51/461,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,761.71

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