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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,574, 719,432.36 and 311,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,574, 719,432.36 and 311,710.48 is: 465,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,574 : 719,432.36 = 311,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,574/719,432.36 = 311,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,574x = 719,432.36 × 311,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,574x = 224,254,606,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,254,606,263.13/481,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,670.09

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