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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,065.60, 544,598.40 and 230,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,065.60, 544,598.40 and 230,533.40 is: 345,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,065.60 : 544,598.40 = 230,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,065.60/544,598.40 = 230,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,065.60x = 544,598.40 × 230,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,065.60x = 125,548,120,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,548,120,786.56/363,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,800.10

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