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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,836.84, 725,757.57 and 315,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,836.84, 725,757.57 and 315,993.96 is: 473,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,836.84 : 725,757.57 = 315,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,836.84/725,757.57 = 315,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,836.84x = 725,757.57 × 315,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,836.84x = 229,335,008,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,335,008,544.28/484,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,014.82

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