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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,149.78, 657,060.52 and 261,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,149.78, 657,060.52 and 261,272.88 is: 360,542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,149.78 : 657,060.52 = 261,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,149.78/657,060.52 = 261,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,149.78x = 657,060.52 × 261,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,149.78x = 171,672,094,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,672,094,394.70/476,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,542.21

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