Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,954.66, 655,452.27 and 260,115.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474,954.66, 655,452.27 and 260,115.12 is: 358,966.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,954.66 : 655,452.27 = 260,115.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,954.66/655,452.27 = 260,115.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,954.66x = 655,452.27 × 260,115.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,954.66x = 170,493,045,865.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,493,045,865.32/474,954.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,966.99
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