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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,443.80, 786,665.70 and 483,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,443.80, 786,665.70 and 483,893.40 is: 725,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,443.80 : 786,665.70 = 483,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,443.80/786,665.70 = 483,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,443.80x = 786,665.70 × 483,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,443.80x = 380,662,340,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,662,340,236.38/524,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,840.10

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