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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,639.41, 660,522.39 and 263,779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,639.41, 660,522.39 and 263,779.48 is: 364,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,639.41 : 660,522.39 = 263,779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,639.41/660,522.39 = 263,779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,639.41x = 660,522.39 × 263,779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,639.41x = 174,232,252,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,232,252,562.56/478,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,015.68

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