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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,462.73, 724,197.62 and 283,175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,462.73, 724,197.62 and 283,175.89 is: 424,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,462.73 : 724,197.62 = 283,175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,462.73/724,197.62 = 283,175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,462.73x = 724,197.62 × 283,175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,462.73x = 205,075,305,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,075,305,579.38/483,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,180.18

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