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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,666.08, 656,414.19 and 260,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,666.08, 656,414.19 and 260,805.62 is: 359,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,666.08 : 656,414.19 = 260,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,666.08/656,414.19 = 260,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,666.08x = 656,414.19 × 260,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,666.08x = 171,196,506,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,196,506,517.68/475,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,909.01

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