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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,792.16, 660,703.56 and 263,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,792.16, 660,703.56 and 263,921.12 is: 364,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,792.16 : 660,703.56 = 263,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,792.16/660,703.56 = 263,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,792.16x = 660,703.56 × 263,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,792.16x = 174,373,623,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,373,623,543.19/478,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,194.82

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