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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,601.82, 660,439.28 and 263,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,601.82, 660,439.28 and 263,741.84 is: 363,946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,601.82 : 660,439.28 = 263,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,601.82/660,439.28 = 263,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,601.82x = 660,439.28 × 263,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,601.82x = 174,185,466,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,185,466,294.57/478,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,946.52

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