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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,959.64, 660,950.16 and 264,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,959.64, 660,950.16 and 264,099.66 is: 364,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,959.64 : 660,950.16 = 264,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,959.64/660,950.16 = 264,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,959.64x = 660,950.16 × 264,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,959.64x = 174,556,712,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,556,712,532.95/478,959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,449.73

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