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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,167.41, 657,089.42 and 261,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,167.41, 657,089.42 and 261,303.17 is: 360,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,167.41 : 657,089.42 = 261,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,167.41/657,089.42 = 261,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,167.41x = 657,089.42 × 261,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,167.41x = 171,699,543,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,699,543,827.50/476,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,586.51

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