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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,774, 660,767.97 and 274,888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,774, 660,767.97 and 274,888.83 is: 379,380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,774 : 660,767.97 = 274,888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,774/660,767.97 = 274,888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,774x = 660,767.97 × 274,888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,774x = 181,637,734,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,637,734,174.78/478,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,380.95

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