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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,731.15, 655,136.64 and 259,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,731.15, 655,136.64 and 259,867.49 is: 358,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,731.15 : 655,136.64 = 259,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,731.15/655,136.64 = 259,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,731.15x = 655,136.64 × 259,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,731.15x = 170,248,710,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,248,710,968.15/474,731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,621.32

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