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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,595.74, 665,999.91 and 291,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,595.74, 665,999.91 and 291,572.22 is: 402,380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,595.74 : 665,999.91 = 291,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,595.74/665,999.91 = 291,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,595.74x = 665,999.91 × 291,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,595.74x = 194,187,072,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,187,072,278.50/482,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,380.42

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