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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,473.68, 657,544.28 and 261,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,473.68, 657,544.28 and 261,614.60 is: 361,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,473.68 : 657,544.28 = 261,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,473.68/657,544.28 = 261,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,473.68x = 657,544.28 × 261,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,473.68x = 172,023,179,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,023,179,198.69/476,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,033.96

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