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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,390.87, 722,237.36 and 289,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,390.87, 722,237.36 and 289,486.17 is: 434,320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,390.87 : 722,237.36 = 289,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,390.87/722,237.36 = 289,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,390.87x = 722,237.36 × 289,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,390.87x = 209,077,727,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077,727,177.31/481,390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,320.09

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