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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,983.20, 722,974.80 and 463,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,983.20, 722,974.80 and 463,612.40 is: 695,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,983.20 : 722,974.80 = 463,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,983.20/722,974.80 = 463,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,983.20x = 722,974.80 × 463,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,983.20x = 335,180,082,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,180,082,167.52/481,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,418.60

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