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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,995.39, 638,958.38 and 259,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,995.39, 638,958.38 and 259,034.09 is: 357,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,995.39 : 638,958.38 = 259,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,995.39/638,958.38 = 259,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,995.39x = 638,958.38 × 259,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,995.39x = 165,512,002,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,512,002,813.40/462,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,480.89

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