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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,327.55, 726,491.91 and 231,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,327.55, 726,491.91 and 231,548.60 is: 347,323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,327.55 : 726,491.91 = 231,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,327.55/726,491.91 = 231,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,327.55x = 726,491.91 × 231,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,327.55x = 168,218,184,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,218,184,671.83/484,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,323.18

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