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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,140.40, 724,019.40 and 355,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,140.40, 724,019.40 and 355,786.80 is: 533,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,140.40 : 724,019.40 = 355,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,140.40/724,019.40 = 355,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,140.40x = 724,019.40 × 355,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,140.40x = 257,596,545,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,596,545,463.92/483,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,171.20

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