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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,159.28, 658,474.48 and 259,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,159.28, 658,474.48 and 259,363.24 is: 357,918.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,159.28 : 658,474.48 = 259,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,159.28/658,474.48 = 259,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,159.28x = 658,474.48 × 259,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,159.28x = 170,784,073,268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,784,073,268.13/477,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,918.38

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