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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,755.59, 794,615.54 and 230,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,755.59, 794,615.54 and 230,236.20 is: 345,346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,755.59 : 794,615.54 = 230,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,755.59/794,615.54 = 230,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,755.59x = 794,615.54 × 230,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,755.59x = 182,949,260,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,949,260,947.13/529,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,346.54

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