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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,329.68, 986,103.56 and 230,754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,329.68, 986,103.56 and 230,754.92 is: 346,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,329.68 : 986,103.56 = 230,754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,329.68/986,103.56 = 230,754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,329.68x = 986,103.56 × 230,754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,329.68x = 227,548,248,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,548,248,099.52/657,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,170.66

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