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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,264.64, 661,384.40 and 261,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,264.64, 661,384.40 and 261,473.30 is: 360,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,264.64 : 661,384.40 = 261,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,264.64/661,384.40 = 261,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,264.64x = 661,384.40 × 261,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,264.64x = 172,934,361,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,934,361,636.52/479,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,832.72

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