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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,693.91, 660,601.62 and 263,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,693.91, 660,601.62 and 263,834.53 is: 364,093.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,693.91 : 660,601.62 = 263,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,693.91/660,601.62 = 263,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,693.91x = 660,601.62 × 263,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,693.91x = 174,289,516,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,289,516,278.44/478,693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,093.86

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