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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,140.48, 657,072.06 and 261,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,140.48, 657,072.06 and 261,284.14 is: 360,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,140.48 : 657,072.06 = 261,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,140.48/657,072.06 = 261,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,140.48x = 657,072.06 × 261,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,140.48x = 171,682,508,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,682,508,115.13/476,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,571.12

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