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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,272.20, 660,032.56 and 297,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,272.20, 660,032.56 and 297,083.36 is: 409,985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,272.20 : 660,032.56 = 297,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,272.20/660,032.56 = 297,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,272.20x = 660,032.56 × 297,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,272.20x = 196,084,690,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,084,690,634.20/478,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,985.55

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