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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,619.07, 661,878.90 and 264,754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,619.07, 661,878.90 and 264,754.51 is: 365,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,619.07 : 661,878.90 = 264,754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,619.07/661,878.90 = 264,754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,619.07x = 661,878.90 × 264,754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,619.07x = 175,235,423,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,235,423,848.84/479,619.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,363.75

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