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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,875.97, 1,210,473.66 and 230,504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,875.97, 1,210,473.66 and 230,504.21 is: 345,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,875.97 : 1,210,473.66 = 230,504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,875.97/1,210,473.66 = 230,504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,875.97x = 1,210,473.66 × 230,504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,875.97x = 279,019,277,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,019,277,750.29/806,875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,801.94

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