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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,381.59, 664,316.73 and 263,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,381.59, 664,316.73 and 263,599.44 is: 363,772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,381.59 : 664,316.73 = 263,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,381.59/664,316.73 = 263,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,381.59x = 664,316.73 × 263,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,381.59x = 175,113,518,010.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,113,518,010.63/481,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,772.78

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