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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,975.40, 660,982 and 264,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,975.40, 660,982 and 264,124.52 is: 364,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,975.40 : 660,982 = 264,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,975.40/660,982 = 264,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,975.40x = 660,982 × 264,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,975.40x = 174,581,553,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,581,553,478.64/478,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,489.60

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