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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,345.68, 664,231.71 and 263,512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,345.68, 664,231.71 and 263,512.65 is: 363,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,345.68 : 664,231.71 = 263,512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,345.68/664,231.71 = 263,512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,345.68x = 664,231.71 × 263,512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,345.68x = 175,033,458,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033,458,116.13/481,345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,633.59

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