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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,235.62, 639,211.44 and 259,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,235.62, 639,211.44 and 259,297.96 is: 357,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,235.62 : 639,211.44 = 259,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,235.62/639,211.44 = 259,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,235.62x = 639,211.44 × 259,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,235.62x = 165,746,222,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,746,222,400.66/463,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,801.12

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