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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,174, 651,600.12 and 260,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,174, 651,600.12 and 260,206 is: 359,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,174 : 651,600.12 = 260,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,174/651,600.12 = 260,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,174x = 651,600.12 × 260,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,174x = 169,550,260,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,550,260,824.72/472,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,084.28

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