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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,017.34, 690,321.25 and 223,230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,017.34, 690,321.25 and 223,230.85 is: 334,989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,017.34 : 690,321.25 = 223,230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,017.34/690,321.25 = 223,230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,017.34x = 690,321.25 × 223,230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,017.34x = 154,100,999,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,100,999,405.44/460,017.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,989.55

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