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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,140.23, 657,071.66 and 261,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,140.23, 657,071.66 and 261,283.88 is: 360,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,140.23 : 657,071.66 = 261,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,140.23/657,071.66 = 261,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,140.23x = 657,071.66 × 261,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,140.23x = 171,682,235,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,682,235,058.73/476,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,570.74

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