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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,147.64, 721,718.22 and 376,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,147.64, 721,718.22 and 376,055 is: 564,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,147.64 : 721,718.22 = 376,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,147.64/721,718.22 = 376,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,147.64x = 721,718.22 × 376,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,147.64x = 271,405,745,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,405,745,222.10/481,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,079.97

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