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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,002.34, 744,381.92 and 230,202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,002.34, 744,381.92 and 230,202.38 is: 344,784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,002.34 : 744,381.92 = 230,202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,002.34/744,381.92 = 230,202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,002.34x = 744,381.92 × 230,202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,002.34x = 171,358,489,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,358,489,612.97/497,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,784.07

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