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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,079.64, 723,515.84 and 230,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,079.64, 723,515.84 and 230,537.48 is: 345,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,079.64 : 723,515.84 = 230,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,079.64/723,515.84 = 230,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,079.64x = 723,515.84 × 230,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,079.64x = 166,797,518,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,797,518,493.68/483,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,279.55

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