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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,807.24, 656,620.59 and 260,933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,807.24, 656,620.59 and 260,933.14 is: 360,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,807.24 : 656,620.59 = 260,933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,807.24/656,620.59 = 260,933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,807.24x = 656,620.59 × 260,933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,807.24x = 171,334,072,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,334,072,337.35/475,807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,091.35

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