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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,509.11, 724,266.93 and 283,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,509.11, 724,266.93 and 283,222.27 is: 424,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,509.11 : 724,266.93 = 283,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,509.11/724,266.93 = 283,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,509.11x = 724,266.93 × 283,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,509.11x = 205,128,524,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,128,524,000.53/483,509.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,249.55

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