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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,362.32, 661,497.84 and 275,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,362.32, 661,497.84 and 275,269.66 is: 379,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,362.32 : 661,497.84 = 275,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,362.32/661,497.84 = 275,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,362.32x = 661,497.84 × 275,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,362.32x = 182,090,283,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,090,283,853.79/479,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,859.40

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