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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,377.36, 660,161.52 and 263,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,377.36, 660,161.52 and 263,518.32 is: 363,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,377.36 : 660,161.52 = 263,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,377.36/660,161.52 = 263,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,377.36x = 660,161.52 × 263,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,377.36x = 173,964,654,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,964,654,679.05/478,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,655.70

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