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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,068.42, 655,594.58 and 260,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,068.42, 655,594.58 and 260,212.08 is: 359,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,068.42 : 655,594.58 = 260,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,068.42/655,594.58 = 260,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,068.42x = 655,594.58 × 260,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,068.42x = 170,593,629,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,593,629,298.53/475,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,092.76

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