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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,183, 657,111.86 and 261,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,183, 657,111.86 and 261,326.64 is: 360,619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,183 : 657,111.86 = 261,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,183/657,111.86 = 261,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,183x = 657,111.86 × 261,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,183x = 171,720,834,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,720,834,477.95/476,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,619.41

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