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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,044.12, 655,537.50 and 260,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,044.12, 655,537.50 and 260,185.14 is: 359,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,044.12 : 655,537.50 = 260,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,044.12/655,537.50 = 260,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,044.12x = 655,537.50 × 260,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,044.12x = 170,561,116,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,561,116,212.75/475,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,042.68

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