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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,503.60, 724,258.69 and 283,216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,503.60, 724,258.69 and 283,216.77 is: 424,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,503.60 : 724,258.69 = 283,216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,503.60/724,258.69 = 283,216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,503.60x = 724,258.69 × 283,216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,503.60x = 205,122,206,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,122,206,118.19/483,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,241.32

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