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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,199.14, 657,134.11 and 261,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,199.14, 657,134.11 and 261,342.77 is: 360,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,199.14 : 657,134.11 = 261,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,199.14/657,134.11 = 261,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,199.14x = 657,134.11 × 261,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,199.14x = 171,737,248,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,737,248,568.89/476,199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,641.66

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