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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,845.93, 724,284.09 and 230,153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,845.93, 724,284.09 and 230,153.87 is: 345,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,845.93 : 724,284.09 = 230,153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,845.93/724,284.09 = 230,153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,845.93x = 724,284.09 × 230,153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,845.93x = 166,696,788,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,696,788,103.64/482,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,238.05

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