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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,949.92, 660,955.48 and 264,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,949.92, 660,955.48 and 264,097.60 is: 364,457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,949.92 : 660,955.48 = 264,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,949.92/660,955.48 = 264,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,949.92x = 660,955.48 × 264,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,949.92x = 174,556,755,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,556,755,974.85/478,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,457.22

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