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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,222.88, 655,807.56 and 260,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,222.88, 655,807.56 and 260,371.08 is: 359,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,222.88 : 655,807.56 = 260,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,222.88/655,807.56 = 260,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,222.88x = 655,807.56 × 260,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,222.88x = 170,753,322,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,753,322,669.37/475,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,312.08

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