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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,167.35, 639,199.11 and 259,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,167.35, 639,199.11 and 259,214.10 is: 357,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,167.35 : 639,199.11 = 259,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,167.35/639,199.11 = 259,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,167.35x = 639,199.11 × 259,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,167.35x = 165,689,422,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,689,422,019.45/463,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,731.23

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