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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,023.88, 660,978.42 and 277,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,023.88, 660,978.42 and 277,781 is: 383,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,023.88 : 660,978.42 = 277,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,023.88/660,978.42 = 277,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,023.88x = 660,978.42 × 277,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,023.88x = 183,607,246,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,607,246,486.02/479,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,294.56

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