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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,206.40, 724,809.60 and 315,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,206.40, 724,809.60 and 315,244.80 is: 472,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,206.40 : 724,809.60 = 315,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,206.40/724,809.60 = 315,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,206.40x = 724,809.60 × 315,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,206.40x = 228,492,457,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,492,457,390.08/483,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,867.20

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