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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,308, 660,065.04 and 277,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,308, 660,065.04 and 277,220.64 is: 382,564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,308 : 660,065.04 = 277,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,308/660,065.04 = 277,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,308x = 660,065.04 × 277,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,308x = 182,983,652,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983,652,830.43/478,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,564.48

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