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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,434.32, 664,990.38 and 380,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,434.32, 664,990.38 and 380,293.32 is: 524,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,434.32 : 664,990.38 = 380,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,434.32/664,990.38 = 380,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,434.32x = 664,990.38 × 380,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,434.32x = 252,891,399,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,891,399,378.26/482,434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,198.61

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