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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,986.20, 662,465.88 and 276,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,986.20, 662,465.88 and 276,021 is: 380,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,986.20 : 662,465.88 = 276,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,986.20/662,465.88 = 276,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,986.20x = 662,465.88 × 276,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,986.20x = 182,854,494,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,854,494,663.48/479,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,957.82

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