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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,772.84, 657,946.95 and 261,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,772.84, 657,946.95 and 261,926.82 is: 361,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,772.84 : 657,946.95 = 261,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,772.84/657,946.95 = 261,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,772.84x = 657,946.95 × 261,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,772.84x = 172,333,952,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,333,952,342.20/476,772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,459.25

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