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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,348.02, 722,038.78 and 228,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,348.02, 722,038.78 and 228,498.24 is: 342,755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,348.02 : 722,038.78 = 228,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,348.02/722,038.78 = 228,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,348.02x = 722,038.78 × 228,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,348.02x = 164,984,592,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,984,592,578.15/481,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,755.31

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