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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,932.47, 727,353.82 and 228,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,932.47, 727,353.82 and 228,706.28 is: 343,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,932.47 : 727,353.82 = 228,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,932.47/727,353.82 = 228,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,932.47x = 727,353.82 × 228,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,932.47x = 166,350,385,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,350,385,272.46/484,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,038.25

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