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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,827.40, 727,241.10 and 316,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,827.40, 727,241.10 and 316,865.80 is: 475,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,827.40 : 727,241.10 = 316,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,827.40/727,241.10 = 316,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,827.40x = 727,241.10 × 316,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,827.40x = 230,437,832,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,437,832,944.38/484,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,298.70

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