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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,903.40, 663,527.46 and 310,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,903.40, 663,527.46 and 310,933 is: 429,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,903.40 : 663,527.46 = 310,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,903.40/663,527.46 = 310,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,903.40x = 663,527.46 × 310,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,903.40x = 206,312,583,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,312,583,720.18/480,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,010.45

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