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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,169.90, 724,506.93 and 255,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,169.90, 724,506.93 and 255,588.35 is: 383,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,169.90 : 724,506.93 = 255,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,169.90/724,506.93 = 255,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,169.90x = 724,506.93 × 255,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,169.90x = 185,175,530,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,175,530,802.27/483,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,251.38

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