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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,615.82, 747,507.39 and 232,239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,615.82, 747,507.39 and 232,239.22 is: 348,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,615.82 : 747,507.39 = 232,239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,615.82/747,507.39 = 232,239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,615.82x = 747,507.39 × 232,239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,615.82x = 173,600,533,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,600,533,197.84/498,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,164.91

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