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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,459.03, 724,983.50 and 230,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,459.03, 724,983.50 and 230,446.82 is: 345,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,459.03 : 724,983.50 = 230,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,459.03/724,983.50 = 230,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,459.03x = 724,983.50 × 230,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,459.03x = 167,070,137,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,070,137,350.32/483,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,572.48

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