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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,258.44, 724,878.17 and 195,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,258.44, 724,878.17 and 195,062.41 is: 292,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,258.44 : 724,878.17 = 195,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,258.44/724,878.17 = 195,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,258.44x = 724,878.17 × 195,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,258.44x = 141,396,483,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,396,483,306.44/483,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,589.79

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