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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,507.52, 660,335.10 and 274,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,507.52, 660,335.10 and 274,590.52 is: 378,931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,507.52 : 660,335.10 = 274,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,507.52/660,335.10 = 274,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,507.52x = 660,335.10 × 274,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,507.52x = 181,321,758,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,321,758,483.25/478,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,931.89

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