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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,907.78, 660,892.16 and 264,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,907.78, 660,892.16 and 264,051.23 is: 364,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,907.78 : 660,892.16 = 264,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,907.78/660,892.16 = 264,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,907.78x = 660,892.16 × 264,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,907.78x = 174,509,385,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,509,385,101.02/478,907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,390.38

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