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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,773.81, 656,568.77 and 260,915.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,773.81, 656,568.77 and 260,915.46 is: 360,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,773.81 : 656,568.77 = 260,915.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,773.81/656,568.77 = 260,915.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,773.81x = 656,568.77 × 260,915.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,773.81x = 171,308,941,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,308,941,341.61/475,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,063.83

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