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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,421.80, 488,132.70 and 230,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,421.80, 488,132.70 and 230,943.40 is: 346,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,421.80 : 488,132.70 = 230,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,421.80/488,132.70 = 230,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,421.80x = 488,132.70 × 230,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,421.80x = 112,731,025,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,731,025,389.18/325,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,415.10

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