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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,849.72, 660,807.28 and 274,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,849.72, 660,807.28 and 274,905.52 is: 379,366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,849.72 : 660,807.28 = 274,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,849.72/660,807.28 = 274,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,849.72x = 660,807.28 × 274,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,849.72x = 181,659,568,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,659,568,928.19/478,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,366.56

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