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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,961.14, 723,092.81 and 290,045.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,961.14, 723,092.81 and 290,045.00 is: 435,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,961.14 : 723,092.81 = 290,045.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,961.14/723,092.81 = 290,045.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,961.14x = 723,092.81 × 290,045.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,961.14x = 209,729,454,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,729,454,433.96/481,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,158.44

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