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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,782.06, 656,580.15 and 260,923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,782.06, 656,580.15 and 260,923.74 is: 360,075.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,782.06 : 656,580.15 = 260,923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,782.06/656,580.15 = 260,923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,782.06x = 656,580.15 × 260,923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,782.06x = 171,317,348,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317,348,347.76/475,782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,075.26

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