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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,210.65, 655,791.53 and 260,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,210.65, 655,791.53 and 260,346.09 is: 359,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,210.65 : 655,791.53 = 260,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,210.65/655,791.53 = 260,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,210.65x = 655,791.53 × 260,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,210.65x = 170,732,760,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,732,760,690.62/475,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,278.06

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