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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,714.93, 946,197 and 231,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,714.93, 946,197 and 231,359.40 is: 347,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,714.93 : 946,197 = 231,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,714.93/946,197 = 231,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,714.93x = 946,197 × 231,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,714.93x = 218,911,570,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,911,570,201.80/630,714.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,084.81

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