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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,807.95, 656,623.39 and 260,946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,807.95, 656,623.39 and 260,946.13 is: 360,110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,807.95 : 656,623.39 = 260,946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,807.95/656,623.39 = 260,946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,807.95x = 656,623.39 × 260,946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,807.95x = 171,343,332,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343,332,487.98/475,807.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,110.28

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