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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,989.94, 446,421.63 and 230,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,989.94, 446,421.63 and 230,637.21 is: 345,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,989.94 : 446,421.63 = 230,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,989.94/446,421.63 = 230,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,989.94x = 446,421.63 × 230,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,989.94x = 102,961,439,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,961,439,226.85/297,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,519.85

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