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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,571.82, 660,429.17 and 277,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,571.82, 660,429.17 and 277,484.46 is: 382,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,571.82 : 660,429.17 = 277,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,571.82/660,429.17 = 277,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,571.82x = 660,429.17 × 277,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,571.82x = 183,258,831,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,258,831,605.70/478,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,928.59

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