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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,268.64, 661,389.92 and 261,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,268.64, 661,389.92 and 261,477.30 is: 360,838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,268.64 : 661,389.92 = 261,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,268.64/661,389.92 = 261,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,268.64x = 661,389.92 × 261,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,268.64x = 172,938,450,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,938,450,528.82/479,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,838.24

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