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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,086.12, 655,595.46 and 260,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,086.12, 655,595.46 and 260,227.14 is: 359,100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,086.12 : 655,595.46 = 260,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,086.12/655,595.46 = 260,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,086.12x = 655,595.46 × 260,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,086.12x = 170,603,731,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,603,731,552.78/475,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,100.64

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