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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,975.46, 670,050.32 and 399,632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,975.46, 670,050.32 and 399,632.70 is: 551,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,975.46 : 670,050.32 = 399,632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,975.46/670,050.32 = 399,632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,975.46x = 670,050.32 × 399,632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,975.46x = 267,774,018,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,774,018,517.46/485,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,003.17

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