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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,637.14, 661,881.89 and 264,772.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,637.14, 661,881.89 and 264,772.59 is: 365,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,637.14 : 661,881.89 = 264,772.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,637.14/661,881.89 = 264,772.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,637.14x = 661,881.89 × 264,772.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,637.14x = 175,248,182,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,248,182,951.33/479,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,376.59

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