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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,607.52, 661,858.81 and 264,747.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,607.52, 661,858.81 and 264,747.37 is: 365,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,607.52 : 661,858.81 = 264,747.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,607.52/661,858.81 = 264,747.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,607.52x = 661,858.81 × 264,747.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,607.52x = 175,225,379,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,225,379,258.83/479,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,351.61

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