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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,515.92, 661,753.56 and 275,633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,515.92, 661,753.56 and 275,633.04 is: 380,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,515.92 : 661,753.56 = 275,633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,515.92/661,753.56 = 275,633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,515.92x = 661,753.56 × 275,633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,515.92x = 182,401,145,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,401,145,473.62/479,515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,386.01

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