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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,709.75, 661,995.15 and 264,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,709.75, 661,995.15 and 264,845.19 is: 365,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,709.75 : 661,995.15 = 264,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,709.75/661,995.15 = 264,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,709.75x = 661,995.15 × 264,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,709.75x = 175,326,231,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,326,231,280.83/479,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,483.99

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