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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,124.21, 657,052.56 and 261,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,124.21, 657,052.56 and 261,266.04 is: 360,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,124.21 : 657,052.56 = 261,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,124.21/657,052.56 = 261,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,124.21x = 657,052.56 × 261,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,124.21x = 171,665,520,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,665,520,423.06/476,124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,547.77

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