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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,838.61, 660,802.37 and 263,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,838.61, 660,802.37 and 263,986.36 is: 364,303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,838.61 : 660,802.37 = 263,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,838.61/660,802.37 = 263,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,838.61x = 660,802.37 × 263,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,838.61x = 174,442,812,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,442,812,335.67/478,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,303.98

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