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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,912.92, 640,239.09 and 259,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,912.92, 640,239.09 and 259,961.50 is: 358,768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,912.92 : 640,239.09 = 259,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,912.92/640,239.09 = 259,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,912.92x = 640,239.09 × 259,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,912.92x = 166,437,514,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,437,514,020.48/463,912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,768.87

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