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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,847.85, 656,694.09 and 261,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,847.85, 656,694.09 and 261,007.91 is: 360,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,847.85 : 656,694.09 = 261,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,847.85/656,694.09 = 261,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,847.85x = 656,694.09 × 261,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,847.85x = 171,402,351,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,402,351,940.25/475,847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,204.11

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