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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,887.96, 656,724.78 and 261,028.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,887.96, 656,724.78 and 261,028.98 is: 360,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,887.96 : 656,724.78 = 261,028.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,887.96/656,724.78 = 261,028.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,887.96x = 656,724.78 × 261,028.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,887.96x = 171,424,199,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,424,199,464.12/475,887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,219.66

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