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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,806.24, 656,619.21 and 260,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,806.24, 656,619.21 and 260,932.14 is: 360,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,806.24 : 656,619.21 = 260,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,806.24/656,619.21 = 260,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,806.24x = 656,619.21 × 260,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,806.24x = 171,333,055,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,333,055,630.41/475,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,089.97

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