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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,750.17, 727,125.66 and 231,971.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,750.17, 727,125.66 and 231,971.31 is: 347,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,750.17 : 727,125.66 = 231,971.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,750.17/727,125.66 = 231,971.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,750.17x = 727,125.66 × 231,971.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,750.17x = 168,672,291,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,672,291,884.82/484,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,957.16

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