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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,812.84, 664,879.32 and 264,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,812.84, 664,879.32 and 264,020.22 is: 364,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,812.84 : 664,879.32 = 264,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,812.84/664,879.32 = 264,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,812.84x = 664,879.32 × 264,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,812.84x = 175,541,584,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,541,584,339.85/481,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,335.63

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