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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,858.56, 727,402.32 and 152,434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,858.56, 727,402.32 and 152,434.56 is: 228,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,858.56 : 727,402.32 = 152,434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,858.56/727,402.32 = 152,434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,858.56x = 727,402.32 × 152,434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,858.56x = 110,881,252,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,881,252,592.18/484,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,687.83

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