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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,925.76, 656,786.28 and 261,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,925.76, 656,786.28 and 261,076.80 is: 360,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,925.76 : 656,786.28 = 261,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,925.76/656,786.28 = 261,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,925.76x = 656,786.28 × 261,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,925.76x = 171,471,660,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,471,660,266.30/475,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,290.77

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