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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,466.52, 724,994.74 and 230,454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,466.52, 724,994.74 and 230,454.32 is: 345,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,466.52 : 724,994.74 = 230,454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,466.52/724,994.74 = 230,454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,466.52x = 724,994.74 × 230,454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,466.52x = 167,078,169,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,078,169,810.28/483,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,583.74

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