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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,409.08, 660,159.10 and 274,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,409.08, 660,159.10 and 274,476.80 is: 378,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,409.08 : 660,159.10 = 274,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,409.08/660,159.10 = 274,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,409.08x = 660,159.10 × 274,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,409.08x = 181,198,352,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,198,352,585.70/478,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,751.91

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