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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,055.40, 724,712.70 and 430,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,055.40, 724,712.70 and 430,826.60 is: 646,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,055.40 : 724,712.70 = 430,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,055.40/724,712.70 = 430,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,055.40x = 724,712.70 × 430,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,055.40x = 312,225,508,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,225,508,517.82/483,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,355.49

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