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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,055.28, 655,569.05 and 260,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,055.28, 655,569.05 and 260,194.68 is: 359,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,055.28 : 655,569.05 = 260,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,055.28/655,569.05 = 260,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,055.28x = 655,569.05 × 260,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,055.28x = 170,575,577,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,575,577,881.68/475,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,064.69

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