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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,982.42, 726,912.32 and 228,977.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,982.42, 726,912.32 and 228,977.33 is: 343,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,982.42 : 726,912.32 = 228,977.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,982.42/726,912.32 = 228,977.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,982.42x = 726,912.32 × 228,977.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,982.42x = 166,446,437,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,446,437,398.26/484,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,200.97

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