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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,751.16, 794,608.89 and 230,231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,751.16, 794,608.89 and 230,231.77 is: 345,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,751.16 : 794,608.89 = 230,231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,751.16/794,608.89 = 230,231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,751.16x = 794,608.89 × 230,231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,751.16x = 182,944,208,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,944,208,352.54/529,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,339.89

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