Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,602.54, 656,331.33 and 260,737.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,602.54, 656,331.33 and 260,737.99 is: 359,818.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,602.54 : 656,331.33 = 260,737.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,602.54/656,331.33 = 260,737.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,602.54x = 656,331.33 × 260,737.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,602.54x = 171,130,511,758.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,130,511,758.23/475,602.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,818.33
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