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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,242.72, 667,978.32 and 290,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,242.72, 667,978.32 and 290,598.48 is: 400,859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,242.72 : 667,978.32 = 290,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,242.72/667,978.32 = 290,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,242.72x = 667,978.32 × 290,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,242.72x = 194,113,484,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,113,484,464.95/484,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,859.89

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