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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,401.13, 725,151.93 and 230,639.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,401.13, 725,151.93 and 230,639.01 is: 345,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,401.13 : 725,151.93 = 230,639.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,401.13/725,151.93 = 230,639.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,401.13x = 725,151.93 × 230,639.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,401.13x = 167,248,323,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,248,323,234.79/483,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,982.48

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