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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,864.53, 655,312.88 and 260,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,864.53, 655,312.88 and 260,004.53 is: 358,806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,864.53 : 655,312.88 = 260,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,864.53/655,312.88 = 260,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,864.53x = 655,312.88 × 260,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,864.53x = 170,384,319,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,384,319,655.64/474,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,806.17

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