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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,190.29, 657,127.79 and 261,324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,190.29, 657,127.79 and 261,324.83 is: 360,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,190.29 : 657,127.79 = 261,324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,190.29/657,127.79 = 261,324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,190.29x = 657,127.79 × 261,324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,190.29x = 171,723,809,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,723,809,326.19/476,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,620.14

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