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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,732.29, 640,003.68 and 259,838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,732.29, 640,003.68 and 259,838.28 is: 358,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,732.29 : 640,003.68 = 259,838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,732.29/640,003.68 = 259,838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,732.29x = 640,003.68 × 259,838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,732.29x = 166,297,455,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,297,455,404.87/463,732.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,606.59

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