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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,813.96, 655,243.92 and 259,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,813.96, 655,243.92 and 259,955.52 is: 358,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,813.96 : 655,243.92 = 259,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,813.96/655,243.92 = 259,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,813.96x = 655,243.92 × 259,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,813.96x = 170,334,273,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,334,273,950.44/474,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,738.98

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