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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,213.44, 1,243,909.04 and 230,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,213.44, 1,243,909.04 and 230,177.16 is: 345,290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,213.44 : 1,243,909.04 = 230,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,213.44/1,243,909.04 = 230,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,213.44x = 1,243,909.04 × 230,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,213.44x = 286,319,450,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,319,450,125.53/829,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,290.41

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