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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,944.98, 727,318.10 and 304,947.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,944.98, 727,318.10 and 304,947.86 is: 457,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,944.98 : 727,318.10 = 304,947.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,944.98/727,318.10 = 304,947.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,944.98x = 727,318.10 × 304,947.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,944.98x = 221,794,095,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,794,095,260.05/484,944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,359.30

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