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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,998.60, 512,997.90 and 230,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,998.60, 512,997.90 and 230,024.20 is: 345,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,998.60 : 512,997.90 = 230,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,998.60/512,997.90 = 230,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,998.60x = 512,997.90 × 230,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,998.60x = 118,001,931,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,001,931,549.18/341,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,036.30

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