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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,591.52, 664,601.28 and 290,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,591.52, 664,601.28 and 290,568 is: 400,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,591.52 : 664,601.28 = 290,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,591.52/664,601.28 = 290,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,591.52x = 664,601.28 × 290,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,591.52x = 193,111,864,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,111,864,727.04/481,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,986.85

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