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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,158.22, 655,719.51 and 260,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,158.22, 655,719.51 and 260,302.48 is: 359,218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,158.22 : 655,719.51 = 260,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,158.22/655,719.51 = 260,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,158.22x = 655,719.51 × 260,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,158.22x = 170,685,414,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,685,414,637.39/475,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,218.06

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