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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,252.73, 723,231.36 and 333,449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,252.73, 723,231.36 and 333,449.25 is: 500,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,252.73 : 723,231.36 = 333,449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,252.73/723,231.36 = 333,449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,252.73x = 723,231.36 × 333,449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,252.73x = 241,160,952,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,160,952,952.63/482,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,071.72

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