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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,047.60, 1,244,901.30 and 230,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,047.60, 1,244,901.30 and 230,858.20 is: 346,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,047.60 : 1,244,901.30 = 230,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,047.60/1,244,901.30 = 230,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,047.60x = 1,244,901.30 × 230,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,047.60x = 287,395,673,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,395,673,295.66/830,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,239.99

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