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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,291.24, 664,189.76 and 263,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,291.24, 664,189.76 and 263,496.26 is: 363,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,291.24 : 664,189.76 = 263,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,291.24/664,189.76 = 263,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,291.24x = 664,189.76 × 263,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,291.24x = 175,011,518,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011,518,033.29/481,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,629.14

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