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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,675.60, 725,254.20 and 202,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,675.60, 725,254.20 and 202,875.60 is: 304,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,675.60 : 725,254.20 = 202,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,675.60/725,254.20 = 202,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,675.60x = 725,254.20 × 202,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,675.60x = 147,136,380,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,136,380,977.52/483,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,204.68

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