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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,358.33, 661,513.83 and 264,498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,358.33, 661,513.83 and 264,498.33 is: 365,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,358.33 : 661,513.83 = 264,498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,358.33/661,513.83 = 264,498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,358.33x = 661,513.83 × 264,498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,358.33x = 174,969,303,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,969,303,306.90/479,358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,007.33

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