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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,568.40, 907,198.20 and 230,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,568.40, 907,198.20 and 230,859.60 is: 346,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,568.40 : 907,198.20 = 230,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,568.40/907,198.20 = 230,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,568.40x = 907,198.20 × 230,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,568.40x = 209,435,413,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,435,413,572.72/604,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,421.37

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