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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,966.72, 659,608.94 and 260,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,966.72, 659,608.94 and 260,189.90 is: 359,070.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,966.72 : 659,608.94 = 260,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,966.72/659,608.94 = 260,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,966.72x = 659,608.94 × 260,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,966.72x = 171,623,581,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,623,581,490.14/477,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,070.15

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