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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,579.63, 722,719.70 and 387,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,579.63, 722,719.70 and 387,940.25 is: 582,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,579.63 : 722,719.70 = 387,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,579.63/722,719.70 = 387,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,579.63x = 722,719.70 × 387,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,579.63x = 280,372,062,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,372,062,419.80/481,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,192.53

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