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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,353.85, 660,156.68 and 274,403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,353.85, 660,156.68 and 274,403.27 is: 378,692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,353.85 : 660,156.68 = 274,403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,353.85/660,156.68 = 274,403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,353.85x = 660,156.68 × 274,403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,353.85x = 181,149,151,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,149,151,704.34/478,353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,692.79

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