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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,158.27, 657,117.37 and 261,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,158.27, 657,117.37 and 261,306.03 is: 360,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,158.27 : 657,117.37 = 261,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,158.27/657,117.37 = 261,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,158.27x = 657,117.37 × 261,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,158.27x = 171,708,728,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,708,728,734.55/476,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,612.72

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