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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,575.40, 726,863.10 and 284,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,575.40, 726,863.10 and 284,991.40 is: 427,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,575.40 : 726,863.10 = 284,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,575.40/726,863.10 = 284,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,575.40x = 726,863.10 × 284,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,575.40x = 207,149,732,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,149,732,477.34/484,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,487.10

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