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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,316.78, 639,341.84 and 259,320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,316.78, 639,341.84 and 259,320.98 is: 357,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,316.78 : 639,341.84 = 259,320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,316.78/639,341.84 = 259,320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,316.78x = 639,341.84 × 259,320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,316.78x = 165,794,752,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,794,752,503.80/463,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,843.19

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