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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,457.24, 660,271.61 and 260,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,457.24, 660,271.61 and 260,664.84 is: 359,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,457.24 : 660,271.61 = 260,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,457.24/660,271.61 = 260,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,457.24x = 660,271.61 × 260,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,457.24x = 172,109,593,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,109,593,577.19/478,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,717.82

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