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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,184.76, 641,970.47 and 261,271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,184.76, 641,970.47 and 261,271.61 is: 360,563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,184.76 : 641,970.47 = 261,271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,184.76/641,970.47 = 261,271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,184.76x = 641,970.47 × 261,271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,184.76x = 167,728,658,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,728,658,269.36/465,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,563.53

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