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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,814.52, 744,723.48 and 230,761.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,814.52, 744,723.48 and 230,761.89 is: 345,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,814.52 : 744,723.48 = 230,761.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,814.52/744,723.48 = 230,761.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,814.52x = 744,723.48 × 230,761.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,814.52x = 171,853,797,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,853,797,772.18/496,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,911.38

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