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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,748.76, 639,939.89 and 259,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,748.76, 639,939.89 and 259,765.18 is: 358,457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,748.76 : 639,939.89 = 259,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,748.76/639,939.89 = 259,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,748.76x = 639,939.89 × 259,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,748.76x = 166,234,099,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,234,099,764.59/463,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,457.24

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