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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,155.12, 721,256.40 and 227,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,155.12, 721,256.40 and 227,988 is: 341,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,155.12 : 721,256.40 = 227,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,155.12/721,256.40 = 227,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,155.12x = 721,256.40 × 227,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,155.12x = 164,437,804,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,437,804,123.20/481,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,756.32

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