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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,296.48, 664,197 and 263,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,296.48, 664,197 and 263,501.52 is: 363,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,296.48 : 664,197 = 263,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,296.48/664,197 = 263,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,296.48x = 664,197 × 263,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,296.48x = 175,016,919,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,016,919,079.44/481,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,636.40

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