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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,151.32, 657,086.87 and 261,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,151.32, 657,086.87 and 261,294.96 is: 360,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,151.32 : 657,086.87 = 261,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,151.32/657,086.87 = 261,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,151.32x = 657,086.87 × 261,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,151.32x = 171,693,486,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,693,486,106.70/476,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,585.97

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