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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,289.49, 597,979.40 and 230,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,289.49, 597,979.40 and 230,297.50 is: 344,895.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,289.49 : 597,979.40 = 230,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,289.49/597,979.40 = 230,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,289.49x = 597,979.40 × 230,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,289.49x = 137,713,160,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,713,160,467.49/399,289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,895.53

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