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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,149.62, 661,214.90 and 264,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,149.62, 661,214.90 and 264,285.08 is: 364,707.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,149.62 : 661,214.90 = 264,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,149.62/661,214.90 = 264,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,149.62x = 661,214.90 × 264,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,149.62x = 174,749,228,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,749,228,116.19/479,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,707.02

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