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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,833.40, 727,250.10 and 316,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,833.40, 727,250.10 and 316,871.80 is: 475,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,833.40 : 727,250.10 = 316,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,833.40/727,250.10 = 316,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,833.40x = 727,250.10 × 316,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,833.40x = 230,445,048,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,445,048,237.18/484,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,307.70

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