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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,168.41, 657,090.79 and 261,304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,168.41, 657,090.79 and 261,304.17 is: 360,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,168.41 : 657,090.79 = 261,304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,168.41/657,090.79 = 261,304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,168.41x = 657,090.79 × 261,304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,168.41x = 171,700,563,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,700,563,495.59/476,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,587.89

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