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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,425.40, 728,138.10 and 402,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,425.40, 728,138.10 and 402,481.40 is: 603,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,425.40 : 728,138.10 = 402,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,425.40/728,138.10 = 402,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,425.40x = 728,138.10 × 402,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,425.40x = 293,062,041,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,062,041,881.34/485,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,722.10

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