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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,862.48, 656,709.12 and 261,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,862.48, 656,709.12 and 261,010.40 is: 360,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,862.48 : 656,709.12 = 261,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,862.48/656,709.12 = 261,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,862.48x = 656,709.12 × 261,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,862.48x = 171,407,910,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,407,910,094.85/475,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,204.72

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