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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,004.57, 724,509.36 and 283,184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,004.57, 724,509.36 and 283,184.83 is: 424,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,004.57 : 724,509.36 = 283,184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,004.57/724,509.36 = 283,184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,004.57x = 724,509.36 × 283,184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,004.57x = 205,170,062,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,170,062,888.33/483,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,778.72

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