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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,117.54, 892,394.89 and 230,549.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,117.54, 892,394.89 and 230,549.91 is: 345,715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,117.54 : 892,394.89 = 230,549.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,117.54/892,394.89 = 230,549.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,117.54x = 892,394.89 × 230,549.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,117.54x = 205,741,561,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,741,561,573.96/595,117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,715.84

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