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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,294.32, 664,193.99 and 263,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,294.32, 664,193.99 and 263,499.32 is: 363,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,294.32 : 664,193.99 = 263,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,294.32/664,193.99 = 263,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,294.32x = 664,193.99 × 263,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,294.32x = 175,014,661,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,014,661,392.12/481,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,633.34

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