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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,629.96, 664,470.90 and 311,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,629.96, 664,470.90 and 311,957.64 is: 430,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,629.96 : 664,470.90 = 311,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,629.96/664,470.90 = 311,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,629.96x = 664,470.90 × 311,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,629.96x = 207,286,773,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,286,773,812.68/481,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,385.96

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