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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,974.06, 665,131.50 and 264,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,974.06, 665,131.50 and 264,181.08 is: 364,573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,974.06 : 665,131.50 = 264,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,974.06/665,131.50 = 264,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,974.06x = 665,131.50 × 264,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,974.06x = 175,715,158,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,715,158,012.02/481,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,573.89

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