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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,092, 655,595.64 and 260,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,092, 655,595.64 and 260,234.64 is: 359,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,092 : 655,595.64 = 260,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,092/655,595.64 = 260,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,092x = 655,595.64 × 260,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,092x = 170,608,695,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,608,695,360.97/475,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,106.65

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