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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,445.71, 660,284.88 and 263,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,445.71, 660,284.88 and 263,585.71 is: 363,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,445.71 : 660,284.88 = 263,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,445.71/660,284.88 = 263,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,445.71x = 660,284.88 × 263,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,445.71x = 174,041,658,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,041,658,897.07/478,445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,764.70

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