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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,749.76, 639,941.27 and 259,766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,749.76, 639,941.27 and 259,766.18 is: 358,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,749.76 : 639,941.27 = 259,766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,749.76/639,941.27 = 259,766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,749.76x = 639,941.27 × 259,766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,749.76x = 166,235,099,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,235,099,132.25/463,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,458.62

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