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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,994.72, 666,535.05 and 301,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,994.72, 666,535.05 and 301,811.88 is: 416,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,994.72 : 666,535.05 = 301,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,994.72/666,535.05 = 301,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,994.72x = 666,535.05 × 301,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,994.72x = 201,168,196,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,168,196,526.39/482,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,501.85

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