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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,337.56, 660,081.48 and 263,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,337.56, 660,081.48 and 263,473 is: 363,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,337.56 : 660,081.48 = 263,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,337.56/660,081.48 = 263,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,337.56x = 660,081.48 × 263,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,337.56x = 173,913,647,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,913,647,780.04/478,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,579.33

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