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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,820.82, 727,231.41 and 232,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,820.82, 727,231.41 and 232,041.81 is: 348,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,820.82 : 727,231.41 = 232,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,820.82/727,231.41 = 232,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,820.82x = 727,231.41 × 232,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,820.82x = 168,748,092,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,748,092,665.25/484,820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,062.80

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