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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,411, 722,133.24 and 228,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,411, 722,133.24 and 228,561.40 is: 342,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,411 : 722,133.24 = 228,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,411/722,133.24 = 228,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,411x = 722,133.24 × 228,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,411x = 165,051,784,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,051,784,320.94/481,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,850.05

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