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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,707.36, 722,584.08 and 232,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,707.36, 722,584.08 and 232,598.88 is: 348,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,707.36 : 722,584.08 = 232,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,707.36/722,584.08 = 232,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,707.36x = 722,584.08 × 232,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,707.36x = 168,072,247,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,072,247,713.83/481,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,909.45

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