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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,274.51, 943,070.94 and 229,539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,274.51, 943,070.94 and 229,539.51 is: 344,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,274.51 : 943,070.94 = 229,539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,274.51/943,070.94 = 229,539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,274.51x = 943,070.94 × 229,539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,274.51x = 216,472,041,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,472,041,462.84/629,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,002.56

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