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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,932.15, 727,353.35 and 228,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,932.15, 727,353.35 and 228,705.97 is: 343,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,932.15 : 727,353.35 = 228,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,932.15/727,353.35 = 228,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,932.15x = 727,353.35 × 228,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,932.15x = 166,350,052,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,350,052,300.97/484,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,037.79

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