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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,309.16, 660,041.69 and 297,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,309.16, 660,041.69 and 297,017.19 is: 409,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,309.16 : 660,041.69 = 297,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,309.16/660,041.69 = 297,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,309.16x = 660,041.69 × 297,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,309.16x = 196,043,726,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,043,726,561.57/478,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,868.22

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