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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,179.28, 915,278.43 and 230,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,179.28, 915,278.43 and 230,998.23 is: 346,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,179.28 : 915,278.43 = 230,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,179.28/915,278.43 = 230,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,179.28x = 915,278.43 × 230,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,179.28x = 211,427,698,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,427,698,153.42/610,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,500.95

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