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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,365.06, 725,042.97 and 293,877.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,365.06, 725,042.97 and 293,877.74 is: 440,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,365.06 : 725,042.97 = 293,877.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,365.06/725,042.97 = 293,877.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,365.06x = 725,042.97 × 293,877.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,365.06x = 213,073,987,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,073,987,160.73/483,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,813.80

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