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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,426.40, 725,948.40 and 357,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,426.40, 725,948.40 and 357,072.80 is: 535,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,426.40 : 725,948.40 = 357,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,426.40/725,948.40 = 357,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,426.40x = 725,948.40 × 357,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,426.40x = 259,216,427,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,216,427,843.52/484,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,099.71

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