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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,513.44, 660,363.49 and 274,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,513.44, 660,363.49 and 274,601.65 is: 378,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,513.44 : 660,363.49 = 274,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,513.44/660,363.49 = 274,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,513.44x = 660,363.49 × 274,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,513.44x = 181,336,902,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,336,902,580.75/478,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,958.85

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