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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,852.62, 664,973.91 and 290,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,852.62, 664,973.91 and 290,828.70 is: 401,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,852.62 : 664,973.91 = 290,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,852.62/664,973.91 = 290,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,852.62x = 664,973.91 × 290,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,852.62x = 193,393,497,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,393,497,779.22/481,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,354.04

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