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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,662.48, 660,666.80 and 297,511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,662.48, 660,666.80 and 297,511.23 is: 410,635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,662.48 : 660,666.80 = 297,511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,662.48/660,666.80 = 297,511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,662.48x = 660,666.80 × 297,511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,662.48x = 196,555,790,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,555,790,800.61/478,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,635.47

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