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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,778.39, 726,924.24 and 282,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,778.39, 726,924.24 and 282,439.91 is: 423,518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,778.39 : 726,924.24 = 282,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,778.39/726,924.24 = 282,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,778.39x = 726,924.24 × 282,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,778.39x = 205,312,418,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,312,418,739.73/484,778.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,518.10

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