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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,182.20, 727,773.30 and 450,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,182.20, 727,773.30 and 450,190.20 is: 675,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,182.20 : 727,773.30 = 450,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,182.20/727,773.30 = 450,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,182.20x = 727,773.30 × 450,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,182.20x = 327,636,407,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,636,407,481.66/485,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,285.30

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