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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,800.31, 657,991.41 and 259,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,800.31, 657,991.41 and 259,013.05 is: 357,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,800.31 : 657,991.41 = 259,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,800.31/657,991.41 = 259,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,800.31x = 657,991.41 × 259,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,800.31x = 170,428,361,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,428,361,977.90/476,800.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,441.80

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