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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,666.69, 659,185.26 and 259,876.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,666.69, 659,185.26 and 259,876.61 is: 358,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,666.69 : 659,185.26 = 259,876.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,666.69/659,185.26 = 259,876.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,666.69x = 659,185.26 × 259,876.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,666.69x = 171,306,832,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,306,832,978.92/477,666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,632.57

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