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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,444.08, 643,685.40 and 259,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,444.08, 643,685.40 and 259,710.48 is: 358,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,444.08 : 643,685.40 = 259,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,444.08/643,685.40 = 259,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,444.08x = 643,685.40 × 259,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,444.08x = 167,171,844,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,171,844,202.99/466,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,396.33

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