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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,043.62, 655,536.90 and 260,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,043.62, 655,536.90 and 260,184.64 is: 359,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,043.62 : 655,536.90 = 260,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,043.62/655,536.90 = 260,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,043.62x = 655,536.90 × 260,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,043.62x = 170,560,632,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,560,632,333.22/475,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,042.04

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