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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,441.08, 643,681.26 and 259,707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,441.08, 643,681.26 and 259,707.48 is: 358,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,441.08 : 643,681.26 = 259,707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,441.08/643,681.26 = 259,707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,441.08x = 643,681.26 × 259,707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,441.08x = 167,168,837,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,168,837,957.83/466,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,392.19

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