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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,805.40, 727,208.10 and 285,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,805.40, 727,208.10 and 285,221.40 is: 427,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,805.40 : 727,208.10 = 285,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,805.40/727,208.10 = 285,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,805.40x = 727,208.10 × 285,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,805.40x = 207,415,312,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,415,312,373.34/484,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,832.10

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