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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,145.74, 657,089.31 and 261,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,145.74, 657,089.31 and 261,305.80 is: 360,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,145.74 : 657,089.31 = 261,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,145.74/657,089.31 = 261,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,145.74x = 657,089.31 × 261,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,145.74x = 171,701,247,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,701,247,158.17/476,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,606.49

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