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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,227.88, 655,814.46 and 260,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,227.88, 655,814.46 and 260,376.08 is: 359,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,227.88 : 655,814.46 = 260,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,227.88/655,814.46 = 260,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,227.88x = 655,814.46 × 260,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,227.88x = 170,758,398,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,758,398,302.12/475,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,318.98

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