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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,032, 655,519.14 and 260,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,032, 655,519.14 and 260,167.50 is: 359,017.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,032 : 655,519.14 = 260,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,032/655,519.14 = 260,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,032x = 655,519.14 × 260,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,032x = 170,544,775,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,544,775,855.95/475,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,017.45

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