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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,544.28, 660,420.60 and 263,684.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,544.28, 660,420.60 and 263,684.31 is: 363,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,544.28 : 660,420.60 = 263,684.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,544.28/660,420.60 = 263,684.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,544.28x = 660,420.60 × 263,684.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,544.28x = 174,142,550,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,142,550,220.79/478,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,900.60

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