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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,806.48, 656,631.84 and 260,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,806.48, 656,631.84 and 260,954.28 is: 360,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,806.48 : 656,631.84 = 260,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,806.48/656,631.84 = 260,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,806.48x = 656,631.84 × 260,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,806.48x = 171,350,889,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,350,889,032.28/475,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,127.27

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