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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,116.54, 892,393.40 and 230,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,116.54, 892,393.40 and 230,548.91 is: 345,714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,116.54 : 892,393.40 = 230,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,116.54/892,393.40 = 230,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,116.54x = 892,393.40 × 230,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,116.54x = 205,740,320,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,740,320,046.48/595,116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,714.34

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