Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,370.56, 656,016.53 and 260,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,370.56, 656,016.53 and 260,506 is: 359,501.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,370.56 : 656,016.53 = 260,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,370.56/656,016.53 = 260,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,370.56x = 656,016.53 × 260,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,370.56x = 170,896,242,164.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,896,242,164.18/475,370.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,501.11
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