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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,634.46, 664,477.11 and 311,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,634.46, 664,477.11 and 311,962.14 is: 430,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,634.46 : 664,477.11 = 311,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,634.46/664,477.11 = 311,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,634.46x = 664,477.11 × 311,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,634.46x = 207,291,701,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,291,701,216.62/481,634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,392.17

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