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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,158.24, 655,734.70 and 260,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,158.24, 655,734.70 and 260,298.25 is: 359,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,158.24 : 655,734.70 = 260,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,158.24/655,734.70 = 260,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,158.24x = 655,734.70 × 260,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,158.24x = 170,686,594,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,686,594,874.28/475,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,220.53

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