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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,794.40, 728,691.60 and 448,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,794.40, 728,691.60 and 448,469.60 is: 672,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,794.40 : 728,691.60 = 448,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,794.40/728,691.60 = 448,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,794.40x = 728,691.60 × 448,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,794.40x = 326,796,030,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,796,030,375.36/485,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,704.40

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