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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,767.44, 668,971.08 and 283,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,767.44, 668,971.08 and 283,597.52 is: 391,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,767.44 : 668,971.08 = 283,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,767.44/668,971.08 = 283,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,767.44x = 668,971.08 × 283,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,767.44x = 189,718,539,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,718,539,239.72/484,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,359.90

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