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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,772.09, 665,157.45 and 309,767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,772.09, 665,157.45 and 309,767.30 is: 427,679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,772.09 : 665,157.45 = 309,767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,772.09/665,157.45 = 309,767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,772.09x = 665,157.45 × 309,767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,772.09x = 206,044,024,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,044,024,035.60/481,772.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,679.46

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