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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,838.84, 725,760.56 and 315,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,838.84, 725,760.56 and 315,995.96 is: 473,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,838.84 : 725,760.56 = 315,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,838.84/725,760.56 = 315,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,838.84x = 725,760.56 × 315,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,838.84x = 229,337,404,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,337,404,887.34/484,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,017.81

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