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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,901.50, 936,266.98 and 229,917.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,901.50, 936,266.98 and 229,917.50 is: 345,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,901.50 : 936,266.98 = 229,917.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,901.50/936,266.98 = 229,917.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,901.50x = 936,266.98 × 229,917.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,901.50x = 215,264,163,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,264,163,374.15/623,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,029.08

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