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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,231.40, 726,347.10 and 295,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,231.40, 726,347.10 and 295,274.60 is: 442,911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,231.40 : 726,347.10 = 295,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,231.40/726,347.10 = 295,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,231.40x = 726,347.10 × 295,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,231.40x = 214,471,849,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,471,849,413.66/484,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,911.90

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