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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,522.26, 661,750.68 and 264,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,522.26, 661,750.68 and 264,661.80 is: 365,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,522.26 : 661,750.68 = 264,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,522.26/661,750.68 = 264,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,522.26x = 661,750.68 × 264,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,522.26x = 175,140,126,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,140,126,120.02/479,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,238.78

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