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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,727.80, 722,591.70 and 303,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,727.80, 722,591.70 and 303,657.40 is: 455,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,727.80 : 722,591.70 = 303,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,727.80/722,591.70 = 303,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,727.80x = 722,591.70 × 303,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,727.80x = 219,420,316,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,420,316,883.58/481,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,486.10

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