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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,540.32, 660,347.28 and 277,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,540.32, 660,347.28 and 277,349.28 is: 382,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,540.32 : 660,347.28 = 277,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,540.32/660,347.28 = 277,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,540.32x = 660,347.28 × 277,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,540.32x = 183,146,842,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,146,842,657.96/478,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,719.77

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