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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,973.94, 660,988.53 and 264,121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,973.94, 660,988.53 and 264,121.71 is: 364,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,973.94 : 660,988.53 = 264,121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,973.94/660,988.53 = 264,121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,973.94x = 660,988.53 × 264,121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,973.94x = 174,581,420,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,581,420,833.99/478,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,490.44

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