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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,217.36, 721,349.72 and 228,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,217.36, 721,349.72 and 228,050.24 is: 341,849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,217.36 : 721,349.72 = 228,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,217.36/721,349.72 = 228,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,217.36x = 721,349.72 × 228,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,217.36x = 164,503,976,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,503,976,769.93/481,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,849.63

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