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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,997.08, 638,960.72 and 259,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,997.08, 638,960.72 and 259,035.84 is: 357,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,997.08 : 638,960.72 = 259,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,997.08/638,960.72 = 259,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,997.08x = 638,960.72 × 259,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,997.08x = 165,513,726,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,513,726,832.21/462,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,483.31

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