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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,612.32, 727,229.52 and 235,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,612.32, 727,229.52 and 235,158.24 is: 352,888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,612.32 : 727,229.52 = 235,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,612.32/727,229.52 = 235,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,612.32x = 727,229.52 × 235,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,612.32x = 171,014,013,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,014,013,999.25/484,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,888.29

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