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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,868.10, 724,302.15 and 358,452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,868.10, 724,302.15 and 358,452.10 is: 537,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,868.10 : 724,302.15 = 358,452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,868.10/724,302.15 = 358,452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,868.10x = 724,302.15 × 358,452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,868.10x = 259,627,626,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,627,626,702.02/482,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,678.15

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