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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,265.83, 660,036.70 and 263,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,265.83, 660,036.70 and 263,405.84 is: 363,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,265.83 : 660,036.70 = 263,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,265.83/660,036.70 = 263,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,265.83x = 660,036.70 × 263,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,265.83x = 173,857,521,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,857,521,394.33/478,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,516.50

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