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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,311.76, 661,508.82 and 275,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,311.76, 661,508.82 and 275,362.31 is: 380,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,311.76 : 661,508.82 = 275,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,311.76/661,508.82 = 275,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,311.76x = 661,508.82 × 275,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,311.76x = 182,154,598,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,154,598,414.35/479,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,033.65

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