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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,203.48, 639,075.09 and 259,221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,203.48, 639,075.09 and 259,221.99 is: 357,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,203.48 : 639,075.09 = 259,221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,203.48/639,075.09 = 259,221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,203.48x = 639,075.09 × 259,221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,203.48x = 165,662,314,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,662,314,175.86/463,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,644.80

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