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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,036.12, 444,533.16 and 230,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,036.12, 444,533.16 and 230,778.24 is: 345,374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,036.12 : 444,533.16 = 230,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,036.12/444,533.16 = 230,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,036.12x = 444,533.16 × 230,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,036.12x = 102,588,580,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,588,580,286.44/297,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,374.09

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