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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,265.06, 639,316.61 and 259,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,265.06, 639,316.61 and 259,310.91 is: 357,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,265.06 : 639,316.61 = 259,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,265.06/639,316.61 = 259,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,265.06x = 639,316.61 × 259,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,265.06x = 165,781,771,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,781,771,917.22/463,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,855.12

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