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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,888.70, 722,833.05 and 233,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,888.70, 722,833.05 and 233,056.70 is: 349,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,888.70 : 722,833.05 = 233,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,888.70/722,833.05 = 233,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,888.70x = 722,833.05 × 233,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,888.70x = 168,461,085,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,461,085,283.94/481,888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,585.05

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