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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,313.20, 658,679.58 and 259,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,313.20, 658,679.58 and 259,515 is: 358,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,313.20 : 658,679.58 = 259,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,313.20/658,679.58 = 259,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,313.20x = 658,679.58 × 259,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,313.20x = 170,937,231,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,937,231,203.70/477,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,123.83

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