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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,033.04, 747,516.12 and 231,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,033.04, 747,516.12 and 231,977.20 is: 348,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,033.04 : 747,516.12 = 231,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,033.04/747,516.12 = 231,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,033.04x = 747,516.12 × 231,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,033.04x = 173,406,696,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,406,696,472.46/498,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,183.12

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