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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,197.92, 639,212.18 and 259,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,197.92, 639,212.18 and 259,248.02 is: 357,761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,197.92 : 639,212.18 = 259,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,197.92/639,212.18 = 259,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,197.92x = 639,212.18 × 259,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,197.92x = 165,714,487,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,714,487,532.58/463,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,761.73

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