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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,031.76, 655,537.28 and 260,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,031.76, 655,537.28 and 260,171.76 is: 359,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,031.76 : 655,537.28 = 260,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,031.76/655,537.28 = 260,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,031.76x = 655,537.28 × 260,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,031.76x = 170,552,287,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,552,287,883.21/475,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,033.44

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