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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,001.39, 655,502.15 and 260,154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,001.39, 655,502.15 and 260,154.97 is: 359,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,001.39 : 655,502.15 = 260,154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,001.39/655,502.15 = 260,154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,001.39x = 655,502.15 × 260,154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,001.39x = 170,532,142,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,532,142,168.19/475,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,013.99

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