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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,464.26, 660,376.29 and 274,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,464.26, 660,376.29 and 274,652.96 is: 379,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,464.26 : 660,376.29 = 274,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,464.26/660,376.29 = 274,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,464.26x = 660,376.29 × 274,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,464.26x = 181,374,299,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,374,299,460.44/478,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,075.97

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