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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,504.60, 724,260.19 and 283,217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,504.60, 724,260.19 and 283,217.77 is: 424,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,504.60 : 724,260.19 = 283,217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,504.60/724,260.19 = 283,217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,504.60x = 724,260.19 × 283,217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,504.60x = 205,123,355,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,123,355,911.58/483,504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,242.82

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