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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,933.22, 725,996.72 and 271,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,933.22, 725,996.72 and 271,003.93 is: 406,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,933.22 : 725,996.72 = 271,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,933.22/725,996.72 = 271,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,933.22x = 725,996.72 × 271,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,933.22x = 196,747,967,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,747,967,463.35/483,933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,560.16

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