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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,096.26, 663,914.60 and 260,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,096.26, 663,914.60 and 260,333.55 is: 359,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,096.26 : 663,914.60 = 260,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,096.26/663,914.60 = 260,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,096.26x = 663,914.60 × 260,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,096.26x = 172,839,244,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,839,244,389.41/481,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,261.25

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