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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,452.71, 661,643.38 and 264,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,452.71, 661,643.38 and 264,591.24 is: 365,135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,452.71 : 661,643.38 = 264,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,452.71/661,643.38 = 264,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,452.71x = 661,643.38 × 264,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,452.71x = 175,065,042,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,065,042,351.99/479,452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,135.16

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