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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,141.26, 721,501.71 and 228,494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,141.26, 721,501.71 and 228,494.16 is: 342,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,141.26 : 721,501.71 = 228,494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,141.26/721,501.71 = 228,494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,141.26x = 721,501.71 × 228,494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,141.26x = 164,858,927,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,858,927,165.01/481,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,641.43

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