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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,068.92, 655,595.27 and 260,212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,068.92, 655,595.27 and 260,212.58 is: 359,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,068.92 : 655,595.27 = 260,212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,068.92/655,595.27 = 260,212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,068.92x = 655,595.27 × 260,212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,068.92x = 170,594,136,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,594,136,642.50/475,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,093.45

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