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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,335.80, 488,003.70 and 230,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,335.80, 488,003.70 and 230,857.40 is: 346,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,335.80 : 488,003.70 = 230,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,335.80/488,003.70 = 230,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,335.80x = 488,003.70 × 230,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,335.80x = 112,659,265,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,659,265,372.38/325,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,286.10

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