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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,992.32, 660,996.96 and 264,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,992.32, 660,996.96 and 264,129.92 is: 364,492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,992.32 : 660,996.96 = 264,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,992.32/660,996.96 = 264,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,992.32x = 660,996.96 × 264,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,992.32x = 174,589,074,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,589,074,165.04/478,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,492.43

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