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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,263.83, 660,033.94 and 263,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,263.83, 660,033.94 and 263,403.84 is: 363,513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,263.83 : 660,033.94 = 263,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,263.83/660,033.94 = 263,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,263.83x = 660,033.94 × 263,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,263.83x = 173,855,473,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,855,473,667.82/478,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,513.74

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