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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,644.60, 666,146.46 and 278,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,644.60, 666,146.46 and 278,728.72 is: 384,701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,644.60 : 666,146.46 = 278,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,644.60/666,146.46 = 278,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,644.60x = 666,146.46 × 278,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,644.60x = 185,674,150,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,674,150,128.33/482,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,701.60

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