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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,427.17, 722,275.70 and 193,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,427.17, 722,275.70 and 193,441.03 is: 290,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,427.17 : 722,275.70 = 193,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,427.17/722,275.70 = 193,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,427.17x = 722,275.70 × 193,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,427.17x = 139,717,752,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,717,752,579.08/481,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,215.76

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