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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,773.31, 656,568.08 and 260,914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,773.31, 656,568.08 and 260,914.96 is: 360,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,773.31 : 656,568.08 = 260,914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,773.31/656,568.08 = 260,914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,773.31x = 656,568.08 × 260,914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,773.31x = 171,308,434,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,308,434,330.48/475,773.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,063.15

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