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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,545.60, 725,318.40 and 334,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,545.60, 725,318.40 and 334,246.40 is: 501,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,545.60 : 725,318.40 = 334,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,545.60/725,318.40 = 334,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,545.60x = 725,318.40 × 334,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,545.60x = 242,435,064,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,435,064,053.76/483,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,369.60

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