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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,492.96, 664,674.87 and 318,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,492.96, 664,674.87 and 318,247.81 is: 439,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,492.96 : 664,674.87 = 318,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,492.96/664,674.87 = 318,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,492.96x = 664,674.87 × 318,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,492.96x = 211,531,321,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,531,321,739.54/481,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,323.81

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