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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,231.91, 657,240.36 and 261,408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,231.91, 657,240.36 and 261,408.36 is: 360,765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,231.91 : 657,240.36 = 261,408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,231.91/657,240.36 = 261,408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,231.91x = 657,240.36 × 261,408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,231.91x = 171,808,124,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,808,124,633.41/476,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,765.67

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