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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,462.48, 526,253.76 and 230,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,462.48, 526,253.76 and 230,472 is: 317,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,462.48 : 526,253.76 = 230,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,462.48/526,253.76 = 230,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,462.48x = 526,253.76 × 230,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,462.48x = 121,286,756,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,286,756,574.72/381,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,952.00

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