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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,299.02, 986,057.48 and 230,724.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,299.02, 986,057.48 and 230,724.15 is: 346,124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,299.02 : 986,057.48 = 230,724.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,299.02/986,057.48 = 230,724.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,299.02x = 986,057.48 × 230,724.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,299.02x = 227,507,273,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,507,273,924.14/657,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,124.47

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