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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,949.72, 663,686.32 and 263,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,949.72, 663,686.32 and 263,153.68 is: 363,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,949.72 : 663,686.32 = 263,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,949.72/663,686.32 = 263,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,949.72x = 663,686.32 × 263,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,949.72x = 174,651,497,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,651,497,473.66/480,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,138.79

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