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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,306.82, 986,016.68 and 230,805.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,306.82, 986,016.68 and 230,805.99 is: 346,228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,306.82 : 986,016.68 = 230,805.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,306.82/986,016.68 = 230,805.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,306.82x = 986,016.68 × 230,805.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,306.82x = 227,578,555,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,578,555,983.91/657,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,228.81

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