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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,250.16, 664,175.73 and 360,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,250.16, 664,175.73 and 360,179.66 is: 497,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,250.16 : 664,175.73 = 360,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,250.16/664,175.73 = 360,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,250.16x = 664,175.73 × 360,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,250.16x = 239,222,585,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,222,585,290.77/481,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,085.73

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