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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,723.64, 808,278.89 and 230,846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,723.64, 808,278.89 and 230,846.42 is: 346,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,723.64 : 808,278.89 = 230,846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,723.64/808,278.89 = 230,846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,723.64x = 808,278.89 × 230,846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,723.64x = 186,588,288,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,588,288,984.54/538,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,352.52

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