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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,014.33, 796,381.56 and 481,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,014.33, 796,381.56 and 481,932 is: 725,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,014.33 : 796,381.56 = 481,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,014.33/796,381.56 = 481,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,014.33x = 796,381.56 × 481,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,014.33x = 383,801,757,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,801,757,973.92/529,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,503.52

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