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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,843.53, 656,667.33 and 260,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,843.53, 656,667.33 and 260,985.12 is: 360,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,843.53 : 656,667.33 = 260,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,843.53/656,667.33 = 260,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,843.53x = 656,667.33 × 260,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,843.53x = 171,380,401,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,380,401,920.13/475,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,161.25

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