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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,852.08, 727,278.84 and 232,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,852.08, 727,278.84 and 232,073.40 is: 348,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,852.08 : 727,278.84 = 232,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,852.08/727,278.84 = 232,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,852.08x = 727,278.84 × 232,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,852.08x = 168,782,073,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,782,073,146.86/484,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,110.44

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