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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,741.46, 944,616.44 and 230,217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,741.46, 944,616.44 and 230,217.87 is: 345,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,741.46 : 944,616.44 = 230,217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,741.46/944,616.44 = 230,217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,741.46x = 944,616.44 × 230,217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,741.46x = 217,467,584,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,467,584,783.78/629,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,328.36

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