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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,333.80, 488,000.70 and 230,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,333.80, 488,000.70 and 230,855.40 is: 346,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,333.80 : 488,000.70 = 230,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,333.80/488,000.70 = 230,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,333.80x = 488,000.70 × 230,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,333.80x = 112,657,596,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,657,596,798.78/325,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,283.10

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