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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,409.69, 661,622.72 and 275,531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,409.69, 661,622.72 and 275,531.75 is: 380,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,409.69 : 661,622.72 = 275,531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,409.69/661,622.72 = 275,531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,409.69x = 661,622.72 × 275,531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,409.69x = 182,298,065,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,298,065,881.36/479,409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,255.28

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