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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,639.47, 660,519.15 and 263,779.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,639.47, 660,519.15 and 263,779.71 is: 364,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,639.47 : 660,519.15 = 263,779.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,639.47/660,519.15 = 263,779.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,639.47x = 660,519.15 × 263,779.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,639.47x = 174,231,549,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,231,549,836.45/478,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,014.17

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