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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,445.13, 661,650.14 and 261,665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,445.13, 661,650.14 and 261,665.69 is: 361,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,445.13 : 661,650.14 = 261,665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,445.13/661,650.14 = 261,665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,445.13x = 661,650.14 × 261,665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,445.13x = 173,131,139,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,131,139,113.37/479,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,107.31

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