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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,281.24, 668,329.62 and 403,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,281.24, 668,329.62 and 403,573.56 is: 556,949.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,281.24 : 668,329.62 = 403,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,281.24/668,329.62 = 403,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,281.24x = 668,329.62 × 403,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,281.24x = 269,720,163,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,720,163,996.85/484,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,949.44

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