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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,027.37, 920,997.89 and 229,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,027.37, 920,997.89 and 229,702.92 is: 344,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,027.37 : 920,997.89 = 229,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,027.37/920,997.89 = 229,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,027.37x = 920,997.89 × 229,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,027.37x = 211,555,907,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,555,907,378.66/614,027.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,538.24

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