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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,761.98, 662,066.91 and 264,897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,761.98, 662,066.91 and 264,897.47 is: 365,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,761.98 : 662,066.91 = 264,897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,761.98/662,066.91 = 264,897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,761.98x = 662,066.91 × 264,897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,761.98x = 175,379,846,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,379,846,119.38/479,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,555.95

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