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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,261.67, 744,466.32 and 230,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,261.67, 744,466.32 and 230,049.10 is: 345,107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,261.67 : 744,466.32 = 230,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,261.67/744,466.32 = 230,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,261.67x = 744,466.32 × 230,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,261.67x = 171,263,806,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263,806,896.31/496,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,107.87

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