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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,996.46, 725,520.81 and 270,868.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,996.46, 725,520.81 and 270,868.45 is: 406,037.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,996.46 : 725,520.81 = 270,868.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,996.46/725,520.81 = 270,868.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,996.46x = 725,520.81 × 270,868.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,996.46x = 196,520,697,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,520,697,247.45/483,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,037.47

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