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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,592, 653,556.96 and 261,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,592, 653,556.96 and 261,624 is: 361,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,592 : 653,556.96 = 261,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,592/653,556.96 = 261,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,592x = 653,556.96 × 261,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,592x = 170,986,186,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,986,186,103.04/473,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,041.12

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