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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,677.96, 944,266.38 and 230,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,677.96, 944,266.38 and 230,227.72 is: 345,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,677.96 : 944,266.38 = 230,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,677.96/944,266.38 = 230,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,677.96x = 944,266.38 × 230,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,677.96x = 217,396,295,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,396,295,740.05/629,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,249.97

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