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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,443.21, 660,281.42 and 263,583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,443.21, 660,281.42 and 263,583.21 is: 363,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,443.21 : 660,281.42 = 263,583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,443.21/660,281.42 = 263,583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,443.21x = 660,281.42 × 263,583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,443.21x = 174,039,099,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,039,099,321.97/478,443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,761.25

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