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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,232.91, 657,241.74 and 261,409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,232.91, 657,241.74 and 261,409.36 is: 360,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,232.91 : 657,241.74 = 261,409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,232.91/657,241.74 = 261,409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,232.91x = 657,241.74 × 261,409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,232.91x = 171,809,142,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,809,142,618.69/476,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,767.05

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