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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,631.32, 727,258.04 and 235,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,631.32, 727,258.04 and 235,177.24 is: 352,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,631.32 : 727,258.04 = 235,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,631.32/727,258.04 = 235,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,631.32x = 727,258.04 × 235,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,631.32x = 171,034,538,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,034,538,615.01/484,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,916.81

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