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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,197.08, 639,066.31 and 259,215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,197.08, 639,066.31 and 259,215.59 is: 357,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,197.08 : 639,066.31 = 259,215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,197.08/639,066.31 = 259,215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,197.08x = 639,066.31 × 259,215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,197.08x = 165,655,950,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,655,950,595.77/463,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,636.00

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