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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,803.01, 726,961.21 and 282,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,803.01, 726,961.21 and 282,464.50 is: 423,554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,803.01 : 726,961.21 = 282,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,803.01/726,961.21 = 282,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,803.01x = 726,961.21 × 282,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,803.01x = 205,340,734,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,340,734,702.05/484,803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,554.99

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