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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,201.48, 724,255.32 and 246,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,201.48, 724,255.32 and 246,043.20 is: 368,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,201.48 : 724,255.32 = 246,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,201.48/724,255.32 = 246,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,201.48x = 724,255.32 × 246,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,201.48x = 178,198,096,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,198,096,549.82/483,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,786.32

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