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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,127.40, 726,999.90 and 357,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,127.40, 726,999.90 and 357,773.80 is: 536,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,127.40 : 726,999.90 = 357,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,127.40/726,999.90 = 357,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,127.40x = 726,999.90 × 357,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,127.40x = 260,101,516,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,101,516,822.62/485,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,150.95

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