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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,023.21, 664,016.49 and 299,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,023.21, 664,016.49 and 299,825.40 is: 413,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,023.21 : 664,016.49 = 299,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,023.21/664,016.49 = 299,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,023.21x = 664,016.49 × 299,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,023.21x = 199,089,009,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,089,009,720.85/481,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,886.49

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