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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,112.30, 611,251.65 and 229,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,112.30, 611,251.65 and 229,965.30 is: 345,277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,112.30 : 611,251.65 = 229,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,112.30/611,251.65 = 229,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,112.30x = 611,251.65 × 229,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,112.30x = 140,566,669,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,566,669,067.75/407,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,277.38

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