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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,368.71, 656,008.82 and 260,513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,368.71, 656,008.82 and 260,513.73 is: 359,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,368.71 : 656,008.82 = 260,513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,368.71/656,008.82 = 260,513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,368.71x = 656,008.82 × 260,513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,368.71x = 170,899,303,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,899,303,308.53/475,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,508.95

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