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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,694, 662,055.48 and 278,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,694, 662,055.48 and 278,606.64 is: 384,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,694 : 662,055.48 = 278,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,694/662,055.48 = 278,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,694x = 662,055.48 × 278,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,694x = 184,453,052,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,453,052,776.39/479,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,522.33

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