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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,116.30, 724,674.45 and 429,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,116.30, 724,674.45 and 429,972.20 is: 644,958.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,116.30 : 724,674.45 = 429,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,116.30/724,674.45 = 429,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,116.30x = 724,674.45 × 429,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,116.30x = 311,589,867,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,589,867,550.29/483,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,958.30

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