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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,100.76, 663,908.58 and 263,308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,100.76, 663,908.58 and 263,308.38 is: 363,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,100.76 : 663,908.58 = 263,308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,100.76/663,908.58 = 263,308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,100.76x = 663,908.58 × 263,308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,100.76x = 174,812,692,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,812,692,667.90/481,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,359.83

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