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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,871.32, 727,618.02 and 235,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,871.32, 727,618.02 and 235,417.24 is: 353,276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,871.32 : 727,618.02 = 235,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,871.32/727,618.02 = 235,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,871.32x = 727,618.02 × 235,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,871.32x = 171,293,826,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,293,826,042.67/484,871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,276.88

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