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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,900.59, 665,039.97 and 290,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,900.59, 665,039.97 and 290,876.67 is: 401,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,900.59 : 665,039.97 = 290,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,900.59/665,039.97 = 290,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,900.59x = 665,039.97 × 290,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,900.59x = 193,444,611,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,444,611,890.50/481,900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,420.16

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