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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,457.52, 724,981.25 and 230,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,457.52, 724,981.25 and 230,445.32 is: 345,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,457.52 : 724,981.25 = 230,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,457.52/724,981.25 = 230,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,457.52x = 724,981.25 × 230,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,457.52x = 167,068,533,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,068,533,101.46/483,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,570.24

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