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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,773, 660,766.59 and 274,887.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,773, 660,766.59 and 274,887.83 is: 379,379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,773 : 660,766.59 = 274,887.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,773/660,766.59 = 274,887.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,773x = 660,766.59 × 274,887.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,773x = 181,636,690,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,636,690,757.77/478,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,379.56

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