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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,590.09, 664,568.58 and 263,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,590.09, 664,568.58 and 263,787.50 is: 364,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,590.09 : 664,568.58 = 263,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,590.09/664,568.58 = 263,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,590.09x = 664,568.58 × 263,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,590.09x = 175,304,886,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,304,886,947.38/481,590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,012.65

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