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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,358.10, 722,053.86 and 228,508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,358.10, 722,053.86 and 228,508.32 is: 342,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,358.10 : 722,053.86 = 228,508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,358.10/722,053.86 = 228,508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,358.10x = 722,053.86 × 228,508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,358.10x = 164,995,314,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,995,314,498.12/481,358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,770.41

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