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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,370.27, 656,016.13 and 260,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,370.27, 656,016.13 and 260,505.73 is: 359,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,370.27 : 656,016.13 = 260,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,370.27/656,016.13 = 260,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,370.27x = 656,016.13 × 260,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,370.27x = 170,895,960,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,895,960,837.43/475,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,500.73

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