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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,991.76, 654,124.62 and 259,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,991.76, 654,124.62 and 259,127.56 is: 357,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,991.76 : 654,124.62 = 259,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,991.76/654,124.62 = 259,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,991.76x = 654,124.62 × 259,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,991.76x = 169,501,716,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,501,716,716.53/473,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,604.78

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