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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,851.44, 731,772.96 and 381,324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,851.44, 731,772.96 and 381,324.90 is: 571,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,851.44 : 731,772.96 = 381,324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,851.44/731,772.96 = 381,324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,851.44x = 731,772.96 × 381,324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,851.44x = 279,043,250,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,043,250,794.70/487,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,984.07

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