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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,558.09, 639,679.70 and 259,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,558.09, 639,679.70 and 259,562.24 is: 358,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,558.09 : 639,679.70 = 259,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,558.09/639,679.70 = 259,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,558.09x = 639,679.70 × 259,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,558.09x = 166,036,695,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,036,695,814.53/463,558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,178.84

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