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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,629.68, 725,567.46 and 284,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,629.68, 725,567.46 and 284,118.76 is: 426,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,629.68 : 725,567.46 = 284,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,629.68/725,567.46 = 284,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,629.68x = 725,567.46 × 284,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,629.68x = 206,147,327,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,147,327,031.55/483,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,250.36

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