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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,264.06, 639,315.23 and 259,309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,264.06, 639,315.23 and 259,309.91 is: 357,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,264.06 : 639,315.23 = 259,309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,264.06/639,315.23 = 259,309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,264.06x = 639,315.23 × 259,309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,264.06x = 165,780,774,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,780,774,752.93/463,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,853.74

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