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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,338.09, 986,116.14 and 230,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,338.09, 986,116.14 and 230,763.20 is: 346,183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,338.09 : 986,116.14 = 230,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,338.09/986,116.14 = 230,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,338.09x = 986,116.14 × 230,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,338.09x = 227,559,316,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,559,316,038.05/657,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,183.07

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