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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,805.04, 722,954.28 and 229,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,805.04, 722,954.28 and 229,371.12 is: 344,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,805.04 : 722,954.28 = 229,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,805.04/722,954.28 = 229,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,805.04x = 722,954.28 × 229,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,805.04x = 165,824,832,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,824,832,912.39/481,805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,174.14

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