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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,652.64, 654,995.41 and 259,751.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,652.64, 654,995.41 and 259,751.19 is: 358,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,652.64 : 654,995.41 = 259,751.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,652.64/654,995.41 = 259,751.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,652.64x = 654,995.41 × 259,751.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,652.64x = 170,135,837,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,135,837,192.04/474,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,442.83

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