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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,739.59, 720,898.97 and 228,092.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,739.59, 720,898.97 and 228,092.13 is: 342,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,739.59 : 720,898.97 = 228,092.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,739.59/720,898.97 = 228,092.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,739.59x = 720,898.97 × 228,092.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,739.59x = 164,431,380,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,431,380,441.65/480,739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,038.36

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