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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,979.14, 660,977.05 and 264,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,979.14, 660,977.05 and 264,119.14 is: 364,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,979.14 : 660,977.05 = 264,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,979.14/660,977.05 = 264,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,979.14x = 660,977.05 × 264,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,979.14x = 174,576,690,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,576,690,005.74/478,979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,476.60

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