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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,916.99, 660,933.36 and 274,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,916.99, 660,933.36 and 274,968.30 is: 379,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,916.99 : 660,933.36 = 274,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,916.99/660,933.36 = 274,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,916.99x = 660,933.36 × 274,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,916.99x = 181,735,722,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,735,722,412.49/478,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,472.28

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