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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,786.41, 864,617.25 and 230,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,786.41, 864,617.25 and 230,466.68 is: 345,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,786.41 : 864,617.25 = 230,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,786.41/864,617.25 = 230,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,786.41x = 864,617.25 × 230,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,786.41x = 199,265,462,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,265,462,755.14/576,786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,475.31

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