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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,169, 651,593.22 and 260,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,169, 651,593.22 and 260,201 is: 359,077.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,169 : 651,593.22 = 260,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,169/651,593.22 = 260,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,169x = 651,593.22 × 260,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,169x = 169,545,207,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,545,207,437.22/472,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,077.38

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