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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,004.43, 724,509.13 and 283,184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,004.43, 724,509.13 and 283,184.68 is: 424,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,004.43 : 724,509.13 = 283,184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,004.43/724,509.13 = 283,184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,004.43x = 724,509.13 × 283,184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,004.43x = 205,169,888,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,169,888,340.46/483,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,778.49

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