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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,325.55, 726,488.91 and 231,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,325.55, 726,488.91 and 231,546.60 is: 347,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,325.55 : 726,488.91 = 231,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,325.55/726,488.91 = 231,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,325.55x = 726,488.91 × 231,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,325.55x = 168,216,037,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,216,037,048.21/484,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,320.18

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