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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,462.52, 724,988.74 and 230,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,462.52, 724,988.74 and 230,450.32 is: 345,577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,462.52 : 724,988.74 = 230,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,462.52/724,988.74 = 230,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,462.52x = 724,988.74 × 230,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,462.52x = 167,073,887,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,073,887,129.40/483,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,577.74

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