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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,956.54, 661,004.37 and 275,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,956.54, 661,004.37 and 275,034.18 is: 379,572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,956.54 : 661,004.37 = 275,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,956.54/661,004.37 = 275,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,956.54x = 661,004.37 × 275,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,956.54x = 181,798,794,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,798,794,879.37/478,956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,572.63

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