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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,635.54, 661,879.70 and 264,770.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,635.54, 661,879.70 and 264,770.99 is: 365,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,635.54 : 661,879.70 = 264,770.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,635.54/661,879.70 = 264,770.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,635.54x = 661,879.70 × 264,770.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,635.54x = 175,246,543,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246,543,016.18/479,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,374.39

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