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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,019, 659,697.72 and 276,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,019, 659,697.72 and 276,815 is: 382,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,019 : 659,697.72 = 276,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,019/659,697.72 = 276,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,019x = 659,697.72 × 276,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,019x = 182,614,224,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,614,224,361.80/478,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,022.94

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