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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,865.32, 660,804.25 and 264,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,865.32, 660,804.25 and 264,005.39 is: 364,310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,865.32 : 660,804.25 = 264,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,865.32/660,804.25 = 264,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,865.32x = 660,804.25 × 264,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,865.32x = 174,455,883,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,455,883,734.91/478,865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,310.96

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