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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,641.91, 660,525.84 and 263,781.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,641.91, 660,525.84 and 263,781.98 is: 364,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,641.91 : 660,525.84 = 263,781.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,641.91/660,525.84 = 263,781.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,641.91x = 660,525.84 × 263,781.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,641.91x = 174,234,813,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,234,813,916.36/478,641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,019.13

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