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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,083.23, 655,617.04 and 260,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,083.23, 655,617.04 and 260,222.63 is: 359,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,083.23 : 655,617.04 = 260,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,083.23/655,617.04 = 260,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,083.23x = 655,617.04 × 260,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,083.23x = 170,606,386,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,606,386,492.97/475,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,108.42

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