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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,529.69, 660,417.51 and 357,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,529.69, 660,417.51 and 357,460.80 is: 493,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,529.69 : 660,417.51 = 357,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,529.69/660,417.51 = 357,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,529.69x = 660,417.51 × 357,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,529.69x = 236,073,371,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,073,371,458.61/478,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,330.67

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