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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,916.80, 1,019,972.40 and 230,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,916.80, 1,019,972.40 and 230,658.40 is: 346,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,916.80 : 1,019,972.40 = 230,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,916.80/1,019,972.40 = 230,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,916.80x = 1,019,972.40 × 230,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,916.80x = 235,265,201,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,265,201,828.16/679,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,020.57

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