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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,161.71, 657,122.12 and 261,309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,161.71, 657,122.12 and 261,309.47 is: 360,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,161.71 : 657,122.12 = 261,309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,161.71/657,122.12 = 261,309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,161.71x = 657,122.12 × 261,309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,161.71x = 171,712,232,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,712,232,902.48/476,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,617.47

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