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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,315.84, 639,321.92 and 259,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,315.84, 639,321.92 and 259,377.92 is: 357,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,315.84 : 639,321.92 = 259,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,315.84/639,321.92 = 259,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,315.84x = 639,321.92 × 259,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,315.84x = 165,825,989,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,825,989,820.01/463,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,911.33

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