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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,328, 660,092.64 and 277,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,328, 660,092.64 and 277,240.64 is: 382,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,328 : 660,092.64 = 277,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,328/660,092.64 = 277,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,328x = 660,092.64 × 277,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,328x = 183,004,505,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,004,505,972.89/478,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,592.08

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