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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,552.32, 660,363.84 and 277,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,552.32, 660,363.84 and 277,361.28 is: 382,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,552.32 : 660,363.84 = 277,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,552.32/660,363.84 = 277,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,552.32x = 660,363.84 × 277,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,552.32x = 183,159,359,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,159,359,928.12/478,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,736.33

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