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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,317.14, 661,516.24 and 275,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,317.14, 661,516.24 and 275,367.68 is: 380,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,317.14 : 661,516.24 = 275,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,317.14/661,516.24 = 275,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,317.14x = 661,516.24 × 275,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,317.14x = 182,160,192,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,160,192,291.12/479,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,041.06

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