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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,955.52, 665,089.04 and 290,976.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,955.52, 665,089.04 and 290,976.96 is: 401,542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,955.52 : 665,089.04 = 290,976.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,955.52/665,089.04 = 290,976.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,955.52x = 665,089.04 × 290,976.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,955.52x = 193,525,586,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,525,586,988.52/481,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,542.42

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