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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,962.56, 1,244,936.86 and 230,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,962.56, 1,244,936.86 and 230,922 is: 346,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,962.56 : 1,244,936.86 = 230,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,962.56/1,244,936.86 = 230,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,962.56x = 1,244,936.86 × 230,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,962.56x = 287,483,309,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,483,309,007.62/829,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,381.06

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