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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,652.13, 656,395.26 and 260,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,652.13, 656,395.26 and 260,791.68 is: 359,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,652.13 : 656,395.26 = 260,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,652.13/656,395.26 = 260,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,652.13x = 656,395.26 × 260,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,652.13x = 171,182,422,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,182,422,599.44/475,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,889.95

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