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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,312.72, 669,781.63 and 291,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,312.72, 669,781.63 and 291,783.72 is: 402,691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,312.72 : 669,781.63 = 291,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,312.72/669,781.63 = 291,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,312.72x = 669,781.63 × 291,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,312.72x = 195,431,375,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,431,375,589.06/485,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,691.64

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