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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,617, 741,317.34 and 228,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,617, 741,317.34 and 228,007.72 is: 341,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,617 : 741,317.34 = 228,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,617/741,317.34 = 228,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,617x = 741,317.34 × 228,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,617x = 169,026,076,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,026,076,489.87/494,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,731.23

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