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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,769.33, 639,856.41 and 259,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,769.33, 639,856.41 and 259,792.70 is: 358,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,769.33 : 639,856.41 = 259,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,769.33/639,856.41 = 259,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,769.33x = 639,856.41 × 259,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,769.33x = 166,230,024,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,230,024,366.21/463,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,432.55

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