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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,666.20, 728,499.30 and 275,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,666.20, 728,499.30 and 275,714.20 is: 413,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,666.20 : 728,499.30 = 275,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,666.20/728,499.30 = 275,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,666.20x = 728,499.30 × 275,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,666.20x = 200,857,601,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,857,601,700.06/485,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,571.30

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