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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,797.34, 555,703.01 and 230,623.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,797.34, 555,703.01 and 230,623.29 is: 318,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,797.34 : 555,703.01 = 230,623.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,797.34/555,703.01 = 230,623.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,797.34x = 555,703.01 × 230,623.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,797.34x = 128,158,054,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,158,054,710.74/402,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,170.06

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