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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,979.60, 629,969.40 and 230,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,979.60, 629,969.40 and 230,366.70 is: 345,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,979.60 : 629,969.40 = 230,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,979.60/629,969.40 = 230,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,979.60x = 629,969.40 × 230,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,979.60x = 145,123,971,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,123,971,778.98/419,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,550.05

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