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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,363.49, 656,006.78 and 260,498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,363.49, 656,006.78 and 260,498.97 is: 359,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,363.49 : 656,006.78 = 260,498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,363.49/656,006.78 = 260,498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,363.49x = 656,006.78 × 260,498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,363.49x = 170,889,091,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,889,091,154.26/475,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,491.41

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