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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,612.40, 725,418.60 and 303,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,612.40, 725,418.60 and 303,986.80 is: 455,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,612.40 : 725,418.60 = 303,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,612.40/725,418.60 = 303,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,612.40x = 725,418.60 × 303,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,612.40x = 220,517,678,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,517,678,874.48/483,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,980.20

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