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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,622.99, 661,881.30 and 264,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,622.99, 661,881.30 and 264,762.54 is: 365,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,622.99 : 661,881.30 = 264,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,622.99/661,881.30 = 264,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,622.99x = 661,881.30 × 264,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,622.99x = 175,241,374,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,241,374,166.50/479,622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,373.17

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