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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,124.76, 655,672.32 and 260,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,124.76, 655,672.32 and 260,272.52 is: 359,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,124.76 : 655,672.32 = 260,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,124.76/655,672.32 = 260,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,124.76x = 655,672.32 × 260,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,124.76x = 170,653,487,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,653,487,020.65/475,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,176.16

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