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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,597.52, 664,609.56 and 290,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,597.52, 664,609.56 and 290,574 is: 400,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,597.52 : 664,609.56 = 290,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,597.52/664,609.56 = 290,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,597.52x = 664,609.56 × 290,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,597.52x = 193,118,258,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,118,258,287.44/481,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,995.13

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