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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,555.84, 660,436.47 and 263,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,555.84, 660,436.47 and 263,695.84 is: 363,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,555.84 : 660,436.47 = 263,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,555.84/660,436.47 = 263,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,555.84x = 660,436.47 × 263,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,555.84x = 174,154,349,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,154,349,723.29/478,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,916.47

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