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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,675.69, 878,732.22 and 230,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585,675.69, 878,732.22 and 230,937 is: 346,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585,675.69 : 878,732.22 = 230,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585,675.69/878,732.22 = 230,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585,675.69x = 878,732.22 × 230,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585,675.69x = 202,931,782,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,931,782,690.14/585,675.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,491.73

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