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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,827.34, 656,683.24 and 261,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,827.34, 656,683.24 and 261,008.91 is: 360,215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,827.34 : 656,683.24 = 261,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,827.34/656,683.24 = 261,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,827.34x = 656,683.24 × 261,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,827.34x = 171,400,176,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,400,176,035.15/475,827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,215.07

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