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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,637.91, 660,520.32 and 263,777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,637.91, 660,520.32 and 263,777.97 is: 364,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,637.91 : 660,520.32 = 263,777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,637.91/660,520.32 = 263,777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,637.91x = 660,520.32 × 263,777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,637.91x = 174,230,709,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,230,709,153.35/478,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,013.60

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