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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,067.40, 726,003.90 and 231,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,067.40, 726,003.90 and 231,347.40 is: 346,974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,067.40 : 726,003.90 = 231,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,067.40/726,003.90 = 231,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,067.40x = 726,003.90 × 231,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,067.40x = 167,959,114,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,959,114,654.86/484,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,974.65

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