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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,600.86, 726,859.65 and 295,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,600.86, 726,859.65 and 295,012.02 is: 442,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,600.86 : 726,859.65 = 295,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,600.86/726,859.65 = 295,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,600.86x = 726,859.65 × 295,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,600.86x = 214,432,333,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,432,333,602.99/484,600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,492.68

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