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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,845.02, 658,012.95 and 261,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,845.02, 658,012.95 and 261,994.14 is: 361,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,845.02 : 658,012.95 = 261,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,845.02/658,012.95 = 261,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,845.02x = 658,012.95 × 261,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,845.02x = 172,395,536,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,395,536,944.11/476,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,533.68

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