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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,543.91, 654,870.62 and 259,683.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,543.91, 654,870.62 and 259,683.99 is: 358,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,543.91 : 654,870.62 = 259,683.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,543.91/654,870.62 = 259,683.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,543.91x = 654,870.62 × 259,683.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,543.91x = 170,059,410,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,059,410,962.60/474,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,363.91

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