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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,565.61, 661,800.58 and 264,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,565.61, 661,800.58 and 264,705.73 is: 365,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,565.61 : 661,800.58 = 264,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,565.61/661,800.58 = 264,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,565.61x = 661,800.58 × 264,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,565.61x = 175,182,403,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,182,403,327.06/479,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,293.93

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