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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,697.44, 661,983.46 and 264,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,697.44, 661,983.46 and 264,837.92 is: 365,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,697.44 : 661,983.46 = 264,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,697.44/661,983.46 = 264,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,697.44x = 661,983.46 × 264,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,697.44x = 175,318,322,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,318,322,620.80/479,697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,476.88

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