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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,806.24, 727,209.66 and 232,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,806.24, 727,209.66 and 232,027.32 is: 348,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,806.24 : 727,209.66 = 232,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,806.24/727,209.66 = 232,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,806.24x = 727,209.66 × 232,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,806.24x = 168,732,508,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732,508,487.91/484,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,041.12

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