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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,256.55, 660,023.88 and 263,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,256.55, 660,023.88 and 263,396.56 is: 363,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,256.55 : 660,023.88 = 263,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,256.55/660,023.88 = 263,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,256.55x = 660,023.88 × 263,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,256.55x = 173,848,018,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,848,018,109.60/478,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,503.68

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