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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,459.40, 725,189.10 and 305,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,459.40, 725,189.10 and 305,000.20 is: 457,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,459.40 : 725,189.10 = 305,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,459.40/725,189.10 = 305,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,459.40x = 725,189.10 × 305,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,459.40x = 221,182,820,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,182,820,537.82/483,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,500.30

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