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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,427.63, 661,609.51 and 264,567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,427.63, 661,609.51 and 264,567.70 is: 365,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,427.63 : 661,609.51 = 264,567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,427.63/661,609.51 = 264,567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,427.63x = 661,609.51 × 264,567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,427.63x = 175,040,506,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,040,506,358.83/479,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,103.08

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