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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,806.49, 727,210.04 and 232,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,806.49, 727,210.04 and 232,027.56 is: 348,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,806.49 : 727,210.04 = 232,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,806.49/727,210.04 = 232,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,806.49x = 727,210.04 × 232,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,806.49x = 168,732,770,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732,770,028.57/484,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,041.49

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