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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,415.57, 726,151.92 and 231,630.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,415.57, 726,151.92 and 231,630.77 is: 347,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,415.57 : 726,151.92 = 231,630.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,415.57/726,151.92 = 231,630.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,415.57x = 726,151.92 × 231,630.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,415.57x = 168,199,124,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,199,124,735.82/484,415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,220.73

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