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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,789.64, 656,598.15 and 260,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,789.64, 656,598.15 and 260,927.82 is: 360,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,789.64 : 656,598.15 = 260,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,789.64/656,598.15 = 260,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,789.64x = 656,598.15 × 260,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,789.64x = 171,324,723,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,324,723,895.53/475,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,085.03

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