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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,083.36, 655,615.14 and 260,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,083.36, 655,615.14 and 260,231.12 is: 359,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,083.36 : 655,615.14 = 260,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,083.36/655,615.14 = 260,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,083.36x = 655,615.14 × 260,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,083.36x = 170,611,462,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,611,462,171.16/475,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,119.00

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