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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,416.40, 728,124.60 and 402,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,416.40, 728,124.60 and 402,472.40 is: 603,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,416.40 : 728,124.60 = 402,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,416.40/728,124.60 = 402,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,416.40x = 728,124.60 × 402,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,416.40x = 293,050,055,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,050,055,261.04/485,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,708.60

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