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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,220.40, 726,233.40 and 231,500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,220.40, 726,233.40 and 231,500.40 is: 347,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,220.40 : 726,233.40 = 231,500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,220.40/726,233.40 = 231,500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,220.40x = 726,233.40 × 231,500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,220.40x = 168,123,322,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,123,322,593.36/484,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,204.13

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