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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,808.95, 656,624.77 and 260,947.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,808.95, 656,624.77 and 260,947.13 is: 360,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,808.95 : 656,624.77 = 260,947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,808.95/656,624.77 = 260,947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,808.95x = 656,624.77 × 260,947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,808.95x = 171,344,349,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,344,349,218.41/475,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,111.66

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