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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,835.59, 656,671.53 and 260,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,835.59, 656,671.53 and 260,984.71 is: 360,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,835.59 : 656,671.53 = 260,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,835.59/656,671.53 = 260,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,835.59x = 656,671.53 × 260,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,835.59x = 171,381,228,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,381,228,822.31/475,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,169.00

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