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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,632.32, 727,259.54 and 235,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,632.32, 727,259.54 and 235,178.24 is: 352,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,632.32 : 727,259.54 = 235,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,632.32/727,259.54 = 235,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,632.32x = 727,259.54 × 235,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,632.32x = 171,035,618,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,035,618,640.41/484,632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,918.31

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