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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,787.76, 662,117.44 and 264,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,787.76, 662,117.44 and 264,941.52 is: 365,625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,787.76 : 662,117.44 = 264,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,787.76/662,117.44 = 264,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,787.76x = 662,117.44 × 264,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,787.76x = 175,422,400,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,422,400,972.11/479,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,625.00

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