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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,796, 656,598.48 and 263,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,796, 656,598.48 and 263,828 is: 364,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,796 : 656,598.48 = 263,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,796/656,598.48 = 263,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,796x = 656,598.48 × 263,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,796x = 173,229,063,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,229,063,781.44/475,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,082.64

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