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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,442.09, 660,277.78 and 274,491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,442.09, 660,277.78 and 274,491.28 is: 378,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,442.09 : 660,277.78 = 274,491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,442.09/660,277.78 = 274,491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,442.09x = 660,277.78 × 274,491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,442.09x = 181,240,493,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,240,493,126.88/478,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,813.85

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