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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,569.92, 661,802.84 and 264,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,569.92, 661,802.84 and 264,709.96 is: 365,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,569.92 : 661,802.84 = 264,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,569.92/661,802.84 = 264,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,569.92x = 661,802.84 × 264,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,569.92x = 175,185,803,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,185,803,304.29/479,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,297.73

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