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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,284.13, 657,280.58 and 261,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,284.13, 657,280.58 and 261,444.18 is: 360,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,284.13 : 657,280.58 = 261,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,284.13/657,280.58 = 261,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,284.13x = 657,280.58 × 261,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,284.13x = 171,842,180,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,842,180,960.80/476,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,797.62

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