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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,903.59, 665,044.11 and 290,879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,903.59, 665,044.11 and 290,879.67 is: 401,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,903.59 : 665,044.11 = 290,879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,903.59/665,044.11 = 290,879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,903.59x = 665,044.11 × 290,879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,903.59x = 193,447,811,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,447,811,252.24/481,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,424.30

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