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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,783.56, 721,886.94 and 291,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,783.56, 721,886.94 and 291,667.68 is: 437,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,783.56 : 721,886.94 = 291,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,783.56/721,886.94 = 291,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,783.56x = 721,886.94 × 291,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,783.56x = 210,551,089,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,551,089,012.10/481,783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,024.23

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