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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,462.12, 795,678.59 and 230,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,462.12, 795,678.59 and 230,942.14 is: 346,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,462.12 : 795,678.59 = 230,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,462.12/795,678.59 = 230,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,462.12x = 795,678.59 × 230,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,462.12x = 183,755,714,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,755,714,914.94/530,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,406.86

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