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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,151.54, 657,097.16 and 261,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,151.54, 657,097.16 and 261,311.60 is: 360,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,151.54 : 657,097.16 = 261,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,151.54/657,097.16 = 261,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,151.54x = 657,097.16 × 261,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,151.54x = 171,707,110,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,707,110,235.06/476,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,614.42

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