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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,995.48, 660,998.61 and 264,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,995.48, 660,998.61 and 264,144.60 is: 364,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,995.48 : 660,998.61 = 264,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,995.48/660,998.61 = 264,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,995.48x = 660,998.61 × 264,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,995.48x = 174,599,213,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,599,213,439.01/478,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,511.19

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