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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,885.44, 663,931.35 and 318,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,885.44, 663,931.35 and 318,251.34 is: 438,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,885.44 : 663,931.35 = 318,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,885.44/663,931.35 = 318,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,885.44x = 663,931.35 × 318,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,885.44x = 211,297,041,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,297,041,805.51/481,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,479.82

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