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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,280.67, 655,887.15 and 260,428.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,280.67, 655,887.15 and 260,428.89 is: 359,391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,280.67 : 655,887.15 = 260,428.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,280.67/655,887.15 = 260,428.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,280.67x = 655,887.15 × 260,428.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,280.67x = 170,811,962,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,811,962,439.76/475,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,391.77

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