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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,907.68, 656,770.96 and 261,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,907.68, 656,770.96 and 261,056.80 is: 360,268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,907.68 : 656,770.96 = 261,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,907.68/656,770.96 = 261,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,907.68x = 656,770.96 × 261,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,907.68x = 171,454,525,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,454,525,150.53/475,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,268.46

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