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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,525.98, 660,412.39 and 357,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,525.98, 660,412.39 and 357,457.08 is: 493,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,525.98 : 660,412.39 = 357,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,525.98/660,412.39 = 357,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,525.98x = 660,412.39 × 357,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,525.98x = 236,069,080,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,069,080,075.10/478,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,325.53

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