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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,204.32, 657,218.64 and 274,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,204.32, 657,218.64 and 274,996 is: 379,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,204.32 : 657,218.64 = 274,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,204.32/657,218.64 = 274,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,204.32x = 657,218.64 × 274,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,204.32x = 180,732,497,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,732,497,125.44/476,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,527.21

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