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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,611.40, 725,417.10 and 303,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,611.40, 725,417.10 and 303,985.80 is: 455,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,611.40 : 725,417.10 = 303,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,611.40/725,417.10 = 303,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,611.40x = 725,417.10 × 303,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,611.40x = 220,516,497,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,516,497,477.18/483,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,978.70

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