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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,477.44, 660,295.62 and 263,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,477.44, 660,295.62 and 263,612.52 is: 363,783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,477.44 : 660,295.62 = 263,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,477.44/660,295.62 = 263,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,477.44x = 660,295.62 × 263,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,477.44x = 174,062,192,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,062,192,333.16/478,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,783.49

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