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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,223, 665,206.44 and 230,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,223, 665,206.44 and 230,121.72 is: 345,375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,223 : 665,206.44 = 230,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,223/665,206.44 = 230,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,223x = 665,206.44 × 230,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,223x = 153,078,450,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,078,450,127.88/443,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,375.69

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