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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,317.40, 724,976.10 and 304,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,317.40, 724,976.10 and 304,858.20 is: 457,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,317.40 : 724,976.10 = 304,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,317.40/724,976.10 = 304,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,317.40x = 724,976.10 × 304,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,317.40x = 221,014,908,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,014,908,889.02/483,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,287.30

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