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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,208.68, 657,167.44 and 261,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,208.68, 657,167.44 and 261,349.28 is: 360,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,208.68 : 657,167.44 = 261,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,208.68/657,167.44 = 261,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,208.68x = 657,167.44 × 261,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,208.68x = 171,750,237,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,750,237,283.44/476,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,661.71

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