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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,514.97, 660,365.61 and 274,603.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,514.97, 660,365.61 and 274,603.19 is: 378,960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,514.97 : 660,365.61 = 274,603.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,514.97/660,365.61 = 274,603.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,514.97x = 660,365.61 × 274,603.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,514.97x = 181,338,503,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338,503,999.91/478,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,960.98

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