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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,527.54, 725,991.50 and 281,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,527.54, 725,991.50 and 281,553.84 is: 421,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,527.54 : 725,991.50 = 281,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,527.54/725,991.50 = 281,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,527.54x = 725,991.50 × 281,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,527.54x = 204,405,694,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,405,694,632.36/484,527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,866.00

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