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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,444.71, 660,283.50 and 263,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,444.71, 660,283.50 and 263,584.71 is: 363,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,444.71 : 660,283.50 = 263,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,444.71/660,283.50 = 263,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,444.71x = 660,283.50 × 263,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,444.71x = 174,040,634,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,040,634,865.29/478,444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,763.32

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