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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,468.58, 661,675.86 and 264,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,468.58, 661,675.86 and 264,604.04 is: 365,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,468.58 : 661,675.86 = 264,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,468.58/661,675.86 = 264,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,468.58x = 661,675.86 × 264,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,468.58x = 175,082,102,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,082,102,418.10/479,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,158.66

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