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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,149.14, 720,285.75 and 291,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,149.14, 720,285.75 and 291,034.17 is: 435,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,149.14 : 720,285.75 = 291,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,149.14/720,285.75 = 291,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,149.14x = 720,285.75 × 291,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,149.14x = 209,627,765,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,627,765,414.08/481,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,681.48

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