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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,961.66, 660,952.92 and 264,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,961.66, 660,952.92 and 264,101.66 is: 364,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,961.66 : 660,952.92 = 264,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,961.66/660,952.92 = 264,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,961.66x = 660,952.92 × 264,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,961.66x = 174,558,763,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558,763,353.85/478,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,452.48

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