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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,971.05, 660,955.80 and 272,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,971.05, 660,955.80 and 272,234.02 is: 375,669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,971.05 : 660,955.80 = 272,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,971.05/660,955.80 = 272,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,971.05x = 660,955.80 × 272,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,971.05x = 179,934,656,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,934,656,662.70/478,971.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,669.17

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