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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,353.84, 722,047.50 and 228,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,353.84, 722,047.50 and 228,504.08 is: 342,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,353.84 : 722,047.50 = 228,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,353.84/722,047.50 = 228,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,353.84x = 722,047.50 × 228,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,353.84x = 164,990,801,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,990,801,508.92/481,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,764.07

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