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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,527.80, 722,406.90 and 232,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,527.80, 722,406.90 and 232,004.60 is: 348,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,527.80 : 722,406.90 = 232,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,527.80/722,406.90 = 232,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,527.80x = 722,406.90 × 232,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,527.80x = 167,601,723,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,601,723,871.74/481,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,062.40

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