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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,854.48, 656,698.08 and 261,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,854.48, 656,698.08 and 261,002.40 is: 360,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,854.48 : 656,698.08 = 261,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,854.48/656,698.08 = 261,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,854.48x = 656,698.08 × 261,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,854.48x = 171,399,774,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,399,774,955.39/475,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,193.68

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