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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,861.81, 727,407.20 and 152,437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,861.81, 727,407.20 and 152,437.81 is: 228,692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,861.81 : 727,407.20 = 152,437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,861.81/727,407.20 = 152,437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,861.81x = 727,407.20 × 152,437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,861.81x = 110,884,360,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,884,360,546.23/484,861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,692.71

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