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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,592.96, 664,598.36 and 263,802.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,592.96, 664,598.36 and 263,802.56 is: 364,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,592.96 : 664,598.36 = 263,802.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,592.96/664,598.36 = 263,802.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,592.96x = 664,598.36 × 263,802.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,592.96x = 175,322,748,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,322,748,739.80/481,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,047.57

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