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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,105.76, 661,196.16 and 275,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,105.76, 661,196.16 and 275,220.48 is: 379,821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,105.76 : 661,196.16 = 275,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,105.76/661,196.16 = 275,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,105.76x = 661,196.16 × 275,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,105.76x = 181,974,724,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,974,724,529.36/479,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,821.62

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