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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,109.28, 639,117.72 and 259,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,109.28, 639,117.72 and 259,158.48 is: 357,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,109.28 : 639,117.72 = 259,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,109.28/639,117.72 = 259,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,109.28x = 639,117.72 × 259,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,109.28x = 165,632,776,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,632,776,856.27/463,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,653.76

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