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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,811.52, 660,637.44 and 304,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,811.52, 660,637.44 and 304,318.08 is: 419,881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,811.52 : 660,637.44 = 304,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,811.52/660,637.44 = 304,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,811.52x = 660,637.44 × 304,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,811.52x = 201,043,917,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,043,917,316.92/478,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,881.12

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