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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,278, 660,053.59 and 263,418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,278, 660,053.59 and 263,418.01 is: 363,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,278 : 660,053.59 = 263,418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,278/660,053.59 = 263,418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,278x = 660,053.59 × 263,418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,278x = 173,870,000,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,870,000,862.48/478,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,533.34

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