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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,297.66, 639,351.03 and 259,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,297.66, 639,351.03 and 259,348.99 is: 357,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,297.66 : 639,351.03 = 259,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,297.66/639,351.03 = 259,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,297.66x = 639,351.03 × 259,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,297.66x = 165,815,043,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,815,043,885.96/463,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,901.75

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