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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,607.91, 656,338.74 and 260,743.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,607.91, 656,338.74 and 260,743.37 is: 359,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,607.91 : 656,338.74 = 260,743.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,607.91/656,338.74 = 260,743.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,607.91x = 656,338.74 × 260,743.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,607.91x = 171,135,974,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,135,974,929.15/475,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,825.75

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