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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,614.32, 747,505.14 and 232,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,614.32, 747,505.14 and 232,237.72 is: 348,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,614.32 : 747,505.14 = 232,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,614.32/747,505.14 = 232,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,614.32x = 747,505.14 × 232,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,614.32x = 173,598,889,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,598,889,401.88/498,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,162.66

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