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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,232.40, 726,348.60 and 295,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,232.40, 726,348.60 and 295,275.60 is: 442,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,232.40 : 726,348.60 = 295,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,232.40/726,348.60 = 295,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,232.40x = 726,348.60 × 295,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,232.40x = 214,473,018,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,473,018,674.16/484,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,913.40

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