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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,009.82, 654,133.91 and 259,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,009.82, 654,133.91 and 259,146.46 is: 357,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,009.82 : 654,133.91 = 259,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,009.82/654,133.91 = 259,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,009.82x = 654,133.91 × 259,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,009.82x = 169,516,487,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,516,487,142.46/474,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,622.31

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