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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,458.52, 724,982.75 and 230,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,458.52, 724,982.75 and 230,446.32 is: 345,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,458.52 : 724,982.75 = 230,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,458.52/724,982.75 = 230,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,458.52x = 724,982.75 × 230,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,458.52x = 167,069,606,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,069,606,800.98/483,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,571.75

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