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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,723.80, 656,498.52 and 260,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,723.80, 656,498.52 and 260,867.34 is: 359,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,723.80 : 656,498.52 = 260,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,723.80/656,498.52 = 260,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,723.80x = 656,498.52 × 260,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,723.80x = 171,259,022,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,259,022,626.34/475,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,996.75

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