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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,992.08, 656,874.06 and 261,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,992.08, 656,874.06 and 261,126.62 is: 360,357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,992.08 : 656,874.06 = 261,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,992.08/656,874.06 = 261,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,992.08x = 656,874.06 × 261,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,992.08x = 171,527,303,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,527,303,053.48/475,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,357.47

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