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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,431.80, 747,647.70 and 232,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,431.80, 747,647.70 and 232,711.30 is: 349,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,431.80 : 747,647.70 = 232,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,431.80/747,647.70 = 232,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,431.80x = 747,647.70 × 232,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,431.80x = 173,986,068,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,986,068,209.01/498,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,066.95

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