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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,841.58, 660,805.77 and 263,989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,841.58, 660,805.77 and 263,989.35 is: 364,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,841.58 : 660,805.77 = 263,989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,841.58/660,805.77 = 263,989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,841.58x = 660,805.77 × 263,989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,841.58x = 174,445,685,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,445,685,698.55/478,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,307.72

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