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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,289, 1,245,434.70 and 231,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,289, 1,245,434.70 and 231,251.88 is: 346,878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,289 : 1,245,434.70 = 231,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,289/1,245,434.70 = 231,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,289x = 1,245,434.70 × 231,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,289x = 288,009,115,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,009,115,792.24/830,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,878.15

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