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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,882.88, 727,324.31 and 152,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,882.88, 727,324.31 and 152,458.88 is: 228,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,882.88 : 727,324.31 = 152,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,882.88/727,324.31 = 152,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,882.88x = 727,324.31 × 152,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,882.88x = 110,887,046,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,887,046,443.90/484,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,688.31

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