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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,591.68, 662,101.68 and 288,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,591.68, 662,101.68 and 288,652 is: 398,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,591.68 : 662,101.68 = 288,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,591.68/662,101.68 = 288,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,591.68x = 662,101.68 × 288,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,591.68x = 191,116,974,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,116,974,135.36/479,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,499.35

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