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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,881.68, 944,724.96 and 230,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,881.68, 944,724.96 and 230,429.04 is: 345,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,881.68 : 944,724.96 = 230,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,881.68/944,724.96 = 230,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,881.68x = 944,724.96 × 230,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,881.68x = 217,692,065,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,692,065,596.84/629,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,607.87

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