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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,962.79, 660,970.02 and 264,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,962.79, 660,970.02 and 264,098.14 is: 364,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,962.79 : 660,970.02 = 264,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,962.79/660,970.02 = 264,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,962.79x = 660,970.02 × 264,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,962.79x = 174,560,952,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,560,952,215.71/478,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,456.19

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