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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,209.68, 657,168.82 and 261,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,209.68, 657,168.82 and 261,350.28 is: 360,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,209.68 : 657,168.82 = 261,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,209.68/657,168.82 = 261,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,209.68x = 657,168.82 × 261,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,209.68x = 171,751,255,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,751,255,114.27/476,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,663.09

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