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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,761.68, 488,102.46 and 230,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,761.68, 488,102.46 and 230,519.96 is: 345,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,761.68 : 488,102.46 = 230,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,761.68/488,102.46 = 230,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,761.68x = 488,102.46 × 230,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,761.68x = 112,517,358,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,517,358,080.52/325,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,397.77

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