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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,310.55, 660,043.57 and 297,018.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,310.55, 660,043.57 and 297,018.57 is: 409,870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,310.55 : 660,043.57 = 297,018.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,310.55/660,043.57 = 297,018.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,310.55x = 660,043.57 × 297,018.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,310.55x = 196,045,197,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,045,197,299.10/478,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,870.11

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