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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,110.71, 657,030.96 and 261,254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,110.71, 657,030.96 and 261,254.37 is: 360,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,110.71 : 657,030.96 = 261,254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,110.71/657,030.96 = 261,254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,110.71x = 657,030.96 × 261,254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,110.71x = 171,652,209,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,652,209,525.30/476,110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,530.03

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