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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,540.62, 639,633.18 and 259,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,540.62, 639,633.18 and 259,563.18 is: 358,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,540.62 : 639,633.18 = 259,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,540.62/639,633.18 = 259,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,540.62x = 639,633.18 × 259,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,540.62x = 166,025,222,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,025,222,234.31/463,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,167.58

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