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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,491.96, 664,673.49 and 318,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,491.96, 664,673.49 and 318,246.81 is: 439,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,491.96 : 664,673.49 = 318,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,491.96/664,673.49 = 318,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,491.96x = 664,673.49 × 318,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,491.96x = 211,530,217,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,530,217,884.07/481,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,322.43

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