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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,359.86, 660,164.96 and 274,409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,359.86, 660,164.96 and 274,409.28 is: 378,701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,359.86 : 660,164.96 = 274,409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,359.86/660,164.96 = 274,409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,359.86x = 660,164.96 × 274,409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,359.86x = 181,155,391,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,155,391,354.83/478,359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,701.07

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