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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,381.32, 639,317.52 and 259,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,381.32, 639,317.52 and 259,402.20 is: 357,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,381.32 : 639,317.52 = 259,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,381.32/639,317.52 = 259,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,381.32x = 639,317.52 × 259,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,381.32x = 165,840,371,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,840,371,186.54/463,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,891.79

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