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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,005.80, 727,508.70 and 335,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,005.80, 727,508.70 and 335,706.60 is: 503,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,005.80 : 727,508.70 = 335,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,005.80/727,508.70 = 335,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,005.80x = 727,508.70 × 335,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,005.80x = 244,229,472,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,229,472,147.42/485,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,559.90

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