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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,933.53, 725,997.19 and 271,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,933.53, 725,997.19 and 271,004.25 is: 406,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,933.53 : 725,997.19 = 271,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,933.53/725,997.19 = 271,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,933.53x = 725,997.19 × 271,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,933.53x = 196,748,322,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,748,322,163.07/483,933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,560.63

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