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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,172.99, 655,711.17 and 260,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,172.99, 655,711.17 and 260,275.64 is: 359,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,172.99 : 655,711.17 = 260,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,172.99/655,711.17 = 260,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,172.99x = 655,711.17 × 260,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,172.99x = 170,665,644,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,665,644,426.90/475,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,165.29

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