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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,297.48, 664,198.38 and 263,502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,297.48, 664,198.38 and 263,502.52 is: 363,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,297.48 : 664,198.38 = 263,502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,297.48/664,198.38 = 263,502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,297.48x = 664,198.38 × 263,502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,297.48x = 175,017,946,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,017,946,909.92/481,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,637.78

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