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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,640.39, 661,886.37 and 264,775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,640.39, 661,886.37 and 264,775.84 is: 365,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,640.39 : 661,886.37 = 264,775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,640.39/661,886.37 = 264,775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,640.39x = 661,886.37 × 264,775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,640.39x = 175,251,519,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,251,519,601.30/479,640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,381.07

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