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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,055.07, 665,234.85 and 264,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,055.07, 665,234.85 and 264,263.36 is: 364,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,055.07 : 665,234.85 = 264,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,055.07/665,234.85 = 264,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,055.07x = 665,234.85 × 264,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,055.07x = 175,797,196,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,797,196,650.10/482,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,682.81

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