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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,864.62, 660,833.10 and 274,928.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,864.62, 660,833.10 and 274,928.63 is: 379,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,864.62 : 660,833.10 = 274,928.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,864.62/660,833.10 = 274,928.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,864.62x = 660,833.10 × 274,928.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,864.62x = 181,681,935,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,681,935,537.49/478,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,401.46

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