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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,522.88, 665,907.84 and 312,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,522.88, 665,907.84 and 312,902.40 is: 431,822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,522.88 : 665,907.84 = 312,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,522.88/665,907.84 = 312,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,522.88x = 665,907.84 × 312,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,522.88x = 208,364,161,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,364,161,314.82/482,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,822.34

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