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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,775.33, 656,576.55 and 260,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,775.33, 656,576.55 and 260,901.23 is: 360,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,775.33 : 656,576.55 = 260,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,775.33/656,576.55 = 260,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,775.33x = 656,576.55 × 260,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,775.33x = 171,301,626,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,301,626,201.27/475,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,047.31

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