Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,484.58, 724,879.49 and 227,172.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483,484.58, 724,879.49 and 227,172.62 is: 340,595.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,484.58 : 724,879.49 = 227,172.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,484.58/724,879.49 = 227,172.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,484.58x = 724,879.49 × 227,172.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,484.58x = 164,672,769,303.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,672,769,303.17/483,484.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,595.70
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