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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,795.78, 721,905.24 and 291,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,795.78, 721,905.24 and 291,679.92 is: 437,042.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,795.78 : 721,905.24 = 291,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,795.78/721,905.24 = 291,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,795.78x = 721,905.24 × 291,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,795.78x = 210,565,262,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,565,262,650.78/481,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,042.56

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