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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,918.01, 638,888.22 and 259,047.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,918.01, 638,888.22 and 259,047.49 is: 357,519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,918.01 : 638,888.22 = 259,047.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,918.01/638,888.22 = 259,047.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,918.01x = 638,888.22 × 259,047.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,918.01x = 165,502,389,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,502,389,781.57/462,918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,519.88

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