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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,562.92, 661,818.87 and 275,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,562.92, 661,818.87 and 275,679.84 is: 380,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,562.92 : 661,818.87 = 275,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,562.92/661,818.87 = 275,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,562.92x = 661,818.87 × 275,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,562.92x = 182,450,120,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,450,120,190.58/479,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,450.85

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