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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,975.48, 659,623.68 and 263,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,975.48, 659,623.68 and 263,124.60 is: 363,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,975.48 : 659,623.68 = 263,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,975.48/659,623.68 = 263,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,975.48x = 659,623.68 × 263,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,975.48x = 173,563,216,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,563,216,950.53/477,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,121.59

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