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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,901.80, 1,019,820.30 and 230,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,901.80, 1,019,820.30 and 230,578.60 is: 345,856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,901.80 : 1,019,820.30 = 230,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,901.80/1,019,820.30 = 230,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,901.80x = 1,019,820.30 × 230,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,901.80x = 235,148,737,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,148,737,025.58/679,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,856.91

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