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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,551.60, 725,327.40 and 334,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,551.60, 725,327.40 and 334,252.40 is: 501,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,551.60 : 725,327.40 = 334,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,551.60/725,327.40 = 334,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,551.60x = 725,327.40 × 334,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,551.60x = 242,442,424,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,442,424,235.76/483,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,378.60

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