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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,377.13, 726,566.34 and 231,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,377.13, 726,566.34 and 231,598.24 is: 347,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,377.13 : 726,566.34 = 231,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,377.13/726,566.34 = 231,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,377.13x = 726,566.34 × 231,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,377.13x = 168,271,485,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,271,485,587.24/484,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,397.67

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