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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,516.50, 1,094,279.61 and 230,880.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,516.50, 1,094,279.61 and 230,880.50 is: 346,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,516.50 : 1,094,279.61 = 230,880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,516.50/1,094,279.61 = 230,880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,516.50x = 1,094,279.61 × 230,880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,516.50x = 252,647,823,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,647,823,496.61/729,516.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,322.29

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