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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,324.55, 664,201.53 and 263,491.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,324.55, 664,201.53 and 263,491.09 is: 363,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,324.55 : 664,201.53 = 263,491.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,324.55/664,201.53 = 263,491.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,324.55x = 664,201.53 × 263,491.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,324.55x = 175,011,185,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011,185,119.37/481,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,603.28

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