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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,140.66, 639,168.51 and 259,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,140.66, 639,168.51 and 259,212.06 is: 357,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,140.66 : 639,168.51 = 259,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,140.66/639,168.51 = 259,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,140.66x = 639,168.51 × 259,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,140.66x = 165,680,186,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,680,186,164.23/463,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,731.90

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