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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,354.72, 722,048.82 and 228,504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,354.72, 722,048.82 and 228,504.95 is: 342,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,354.72 : 722,048.82 = 228,504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,354.72/722,048.82 = 228,504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,354.72x = 722,048.82 × 228,504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,354.72x = 164,991,729,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,991,729,511.66/481,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,765.37

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