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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,356.58, 661,551.77 and 275,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,356.58, 661,551.77 and 275,447.12 is: 380,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,356.58 : 661,551.77 = 275,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,356.58/661,551.77 = 275,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,356.58x = 661,551.77 × 275,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,356.58x = 182,222,527,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,222,527,158.26/479,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,139.82

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