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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,996.20, 722,994.30 and 304,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,996.20, 722,994.30 and 304,849.20 is: 457,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,996.20 : 722,994.30 = 304,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,996.20/722,994.30 = 304,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,996.20x = 722,994.30 × 304,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,996.20x = 220,404,233,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,404,233,959.56/481,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,273.80

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