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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,999.70, 728,999.55 and 273,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,999.70, 728,999.55 and 273,423.30 is: 410,134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,999.70 : 728,999.55 = 273,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,999.70/728,999.55 = 273,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,999.70x = 728,999.55 × 273,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,999.70x = 199,325,462,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,325,462,659.52/485,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,134.95

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