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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,246.70, 660,052.20 and 363,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,246.70, 660,052.20 and 363,336.25 is: 501,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,246.70 : 660,052.20 = 363,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,246.70/660,052.20 = 363,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,246.70x = 660,052.20 × 363,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,246.70x = 239,820,890,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,820,890,614.80/478,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,458.54

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