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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,251.82, 666,865.92 and 289,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,251.82, 666,865.92 and 289,766.34 is: 399,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,251.82 : 666,865.92 = 289,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,251.82/666,865.92 = 289,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,251.82x = 666,865.92 × 289,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,251.82x = 193,235,296,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,235,296,909.13/483,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,864.60

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