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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,857.59, 656,684.42 and 260,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,857.59, 656,684.42 and 260,999.42 is: 360,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,857.59 : 656,684.42 = 260,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,857.59/656,684.42 = 260,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,857.59x = 656,684.42 × 260,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,857.59x = 171,394,248,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,394,248,154.62/475,857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,179.71

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