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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,198.67, 657,152.10 and 261,342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,198.67, 657,152.10 and 261,342.21 is: 360,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,198.67 : 657,152.10 = 261,342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,198.67/657,152.10 = 261,342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,198.67x = 657,152.10 × 261,342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,198.67x = 171,741,582,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,741,582,120.14/476,198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,651.12

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