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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,223.23, 994,461.14 and 230,742.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,223.23, 994,461.14 and 230,742.35 is: 345,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,223.23 : 994,461.14 = 230,742.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,223.23/994,461.14 = 230,742.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,223.23x = 994,461.14 × 230,742.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,223.23x = 229,464,305,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,464,305,354.90/663,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,983.52

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