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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,460.52, 724,985.75 and 230,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,460.52, 724,985.75 and 230,448.32 is: 345,574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,460.52 : 724,985.75 = 230,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,460.52/724,985.75 = 230,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,460.52x = 724,985.75 × 230,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,460.52x = 167,071,748,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,071,748,111.44/483,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,574.75

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