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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,909.15, 663,535.40 and 310,938.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,909.15, 663,535.40 and 310,938.75 is: 429,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,909.15 : 663,535.40 = 310,938.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,909.15/663,535.40 = 310,938.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,909.15x = 663,535.40 × 310,938.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,909.15x = 206,318,866,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,318,866,302.06/480,909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,018.38

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