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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,351.85, 660,153.92 and 274,401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,351.85, 660,153.92 and 274,401.27 is: 378,690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,351.85 : 660,153.92 = 274,401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,351.85/660,153.92 = 274,401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,351.85x = 660,153.92 × 274,401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,351.85x = 181,147,072,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,147,072,671.47/478,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,690.03

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