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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,774.76, 660,836.32 and 282,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,774.76, 660,836.32 and 282,713.04 is: 390,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,774.76 : 660,836.32 = 282,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,774.76/660,836.32 = 282,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,774.76x = 660,836.32 × 282,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,774.76x = 186,827,044,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,827,044,969.61/478,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,219.08

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