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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,447, 668,536.86 and 272,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,447, 668,536.86 and 272,479 is: 376,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,447 : 668,536.86 = 272,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,447/668,536.86 = 272,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,447x = 668,536.86 × 272,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,447x = 182,162,255,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,162,255,075.94/484,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,021.02

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