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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,140.60, 724,710.90 and 305,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,140.60, 724,710.90 and 305,847.80 is: 458,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,140.60 : 724,710.90 = 305,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,140.60/724,710.90 = 305,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,140.60x = 724,710.90 × 305,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,140.60x = 221,651,234,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,651,234,401.02/483,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,771.70

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