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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,170.30, 655,733.07 and 260,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,170.30, 655,733.07 and 260,323.74 is: 359,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,170.30 : 655,733.07 = 260,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,170.30/655,733.07 = 260,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,170.30x = 655,733.07 × 260,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,170.30x = 170,702,885,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,702,885,224.08/475,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,245.70

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