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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,651.02, 660,525.42 and 263,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,651.02, 660,525.42 and 263,791.02 is: 364,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,651.02 : 660,525.42 = 263,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,651.02/660,525.42 = 263,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,651.02x = 660,525.42 × 263,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,651.02x = 174,240,674,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,240,674,277.73/478,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,024.45

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