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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,548.36, 445,759.74 and 230,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,548.36, 445,759.74 and 230,660.72 is: 345,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,548.36 : 445,759.74 = 230,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,548.36/445,759.74 = 230,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,548.36x = 445,759.74 × 230,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,548.36x = 102,819,262,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,262,575.41/297,548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,554.80

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