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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,996.20, 724,494.30 and 315,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,996.20, 724,494.30 and 315,034.60 is: 472,551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,996.20 : 724,494.30 = 315,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,996.20/724,494.30 = 315,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,996.20x = 724,494.30 × 315,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,996.20x = 228,240,772,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,240,772,002.78/482,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,551.90

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