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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,499.94, 660,326.67 and 263,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,499.94, 660,326.67 and 263,635.02 is: 363,814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,499.94 : 660,326.67 = 263,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,499.94/660,326.67 = 263,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,499.94x = 660,326.67 × 263,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,499.94x = 174,085,234,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,085,234,851.98/478,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,814.54

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