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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,763.46, 794,196.99 and 230,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,763.46, 794,196.99 and 230,017.56 is: 344,831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,763.46 : 794,196.99 = 230,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,763.46/794,196.99 = 230,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,763.46x = 794,196.99 × 230,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,763.46x = 182,679,253,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,679,253,799.14/529,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,831.74

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