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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,517.12, 668,061.44 and 331,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,517.12, 668,061.44 and 331,629.12 is: 457,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,517.12 : 668,061.44 = 331,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,517.12/668,061.44 = 331,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,517.12x = 668,061.44 × 331,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,517.12x = 221,548,627,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,548,627,453.13/484,517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,256.55

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