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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,235.47, 650,295.99 and 261,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,235.47, 650,295.99 and 261,676.32 is: 361,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,235.47 : 650,295.99 = 261,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,235.47/650,295.99 = 261,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,235.47x = 650,295.99 × 261,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,235.47x = 170,167,061,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,167,061,573.96/471,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,108.35

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