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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,637.04, 660,511 and 263,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,637.04, 660,511 and 263,772.52 is: 364,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,637.04 : 660,511 = 263,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,637.04/660,511 = 263,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,637.04x = 660,511 × 263,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,637.04x = 174,224,650,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,224,650,957.72/478,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,001.61

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