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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,379.70, 639,433.08 and 259,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,379.70, 639,433.08 and 259,396.14 is: 357,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,379.70 : 639,433.08 = 259,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,379.70/639,433.08 = 259,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,379.70x = 639,433.08 × 259,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,379.70x = 165,866,472,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,866,472,740.31/463,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,949.37

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