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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,253.67, 655,849.94 and 260,401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,253.67, 655,849.94 and 260,401.89 is: 359,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,253.67 : 655,849.94 = 260,401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,253.67/655,849.94 = 260,401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,253.67x = 655,849.94 × 260,401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,253.67x = 170,784,562,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,784,562,630.38/475,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,354.54

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