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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,947.60, 725,921.40 and 273,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,947.60, 725,921.40 and 273,995.60 is: 410,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,947.60 : 725,921.40 = 273,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,947.60/725,921.40 = 273,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,947.60x = 725,921.40 × 273,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,947.60x = 198,899,269,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,899,269,545.84/483,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,993.40

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