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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,761.83, 656,566.52 and 260,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,761.83, 656,566.52 and 260,901.38 is: 360,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,761.83 : 656,566.52 = 260,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,761.83/656,566.52 = 260,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,761.83x = 656,566.52 × 260,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,761.83x = 171,299,106,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,299,106,542.46/475,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,052.23

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