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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,424, 651,945.12 and 260,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,424, 651,945.12 and 260,456 is: 359,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,424 : 651,945.12 = 260,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,424/651,945.12 = 260,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,424x = 651,945.12 × 260,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,424x = 169,803,018,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,803,018,174.72/472,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,429.28

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