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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,845.72, 656,677.31 and 260,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,845.72, 656,677.31 and 260,985.26 is: 360,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,845.72 : 656,677.31 = 260,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,845.72/656,677.31 = 260,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,845.72x = 656,677.31 × 260,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,845.72x = 171,383,093,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,383,093,898.14/475,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,165.25

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