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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,769.70, 656,529.57 and 260,865.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,769.70, 656,529.57 and 260,865.18 is: 359,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,769.70 : 656,529.57 = 260,865.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,769.70/656,529.57 = 260,865.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,769.70x = 656,529.57 × 260,865.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,769.70x = 171,265,704,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,265,704,453.37/475,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,976.07

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