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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,002.70, 723,004.05 and 304,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,002.70, 723,004.05 and 304,855.70 is: 457,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,002.70 : 723,004.05 = 304,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,002.70/723,004.05 = 304,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,002.70x = 723,004.05 × 304,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,002.70x = 220,411,905,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,411,905,765.59/482,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,283.55

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