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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,962.60, 722,943.90 and 357,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,962.60, 722,943.90 and 357,546.60 is: 536,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,962.60 : 722,943.90 = 357,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,962.60/722,943.90 = 357,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,962.60x = 722,943.90 × 357,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,962.60x = 258,486,133,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,486,133,435.74/481,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,319.90

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