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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,517.70, 722,276.55 and 232,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,517.70, 722,276.55 and 232,685.70 is: 349,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,517.70 : 722,276.55 = 232,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,517.70/722,276.55 = 232,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,517.70x = 722,276.55 × 232,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,517.70x = 168,063,424,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,063,424,630.34/481,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,028.55

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