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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,986.86, 660,997.01 and 261,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,986.86, 660,997.01 and 261,195.01 is: 360,446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,986.86 : 660,997.01 = 261,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,986.86/660,997.01 = 261,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,986.86x = 660,997.01 × 261,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,986.86x = 172,649,119,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,649,119,637.42/478,986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,446.46

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