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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,617.32, 727,237.04 and 235,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,617.32, 727,237.04 and 235,163.24 is: 352,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,617.32 : 727,237.04 = 235,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,617.32/727,237.04 = 235,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,617.32x = 727,237.04 × 235,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,617.32x = 171,019,418,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,019,418,574.41/484,617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,895.80

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