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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,907.34, 665,049.29 and 290,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,907.34, 665,049.29 and 290,883.42 is: 401,429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,907.34 : 665,049.29 = 290,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,907.34/665,049.29 = 290,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,907.34x = 665,049.29 × 290,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,907.34x = 193,451,810,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,451,810,489.36/481,907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,429.47

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