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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,445.94, 660,252.33 and 263,581.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,445.94, 660,252.33 and 263,581.02 is: 363,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,445.94 : 660,252.33 = 263,581.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,445.94/660,252.33 = 263,581.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,445.94x = 660,252.33 × 263,581.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,445.94x = 174,029,982,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,029,982,598.78/478,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,740.12

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