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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,742.33, 944,617.75 and 230,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,742.33, 944,617.75 and 230,218.74 is: 345,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,742.33 : 944,617.75 = 230,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,742.33/944,617.75 = 230,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,742.33x = 944,617.75 × 230,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,742.33x = 217,468,707,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,468,707,611.09/629,742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,329.66

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