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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,007.70, 727,511.55 and 450,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,007.70, 727,511.55 and 450,015.70 is: 675,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,007.70 : 727,511.55 = 450,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,007.70/727,511.55 = 450,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,007.70x = 727,511.55 × 450,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,007.70x = 327,391,619,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,391,619,431.34/485,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,023.55

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