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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,237.21, 660,027.72 and 274,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,237.21, 660,027.72 and 274,283.74 is: 378,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,237.21 : 660,027.72 = 274,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,237.21/660,027.72 = 274,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,237.21x = 660,027.72 × 274,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,237.21x = 181,034,872,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,034,872,940.93/478,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,546.19

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