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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,427.76, 639,381.69 and 259,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,427.76, 639,381.69 and 259,448.70 is: 357,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,427.76 : 639,381.69 = 259,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,427.76/639,381.69 = 259,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,427.76x = 639,381.69 × 259,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,427.76x = 165,886,748,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,886,748,274.30/463,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,956.00

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