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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,457.24, 724,980.83 and 230,445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,457.24, 724,980.83 and 230,445.03 is: 345,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,457.24 : 724,980.83 = 230,445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,457.24/724,980.83 = 230,445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,457.24x = 724,980.83 × 230,445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,457.24x = 167,068,231,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,068,231,981.48/483,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,569.82

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