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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,220.88, 655,804.80 and 260,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,220.88, 655,804.80 and 260,369.08 is: 359,309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,220.88 : 655,804.80 = 260,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,220.88/655,804.80 = 260,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,220.88x = 655,804.80 × 260,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,220.88x = 170,751,292,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,751,292,435.58/475,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,309.32

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