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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,865.83, 666,329.77 and 230,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,865.83, 666,329.77 and 230,988.52 is: 345,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,865.83 : 666,329.77 = 230,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,865.83/666,329.77 = 230,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,865.83x = 666,329.77 × 230,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,865.83x = 153,914,527,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,914,527,404.24/444,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,979.66

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