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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,950.40, 725,828.40 and 231,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,950.40, 725,828.40 and 231,230.40 is: 346,799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,950.40 : 725,828.40 = 231,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,950.40/725,828.40 = 231,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,950.40x = 725,828.40 × 231,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,950.40x = 167,833,591,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,833,591,263.36/483,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,799.16

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