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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,419.13, 1,305,566.73 and 230,708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,419.13, 1,305,566.73 and 230,708.66 is: 346,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,419.13 : 1,305,566.73 = 230,708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,419.13/1,305,566.73 = 230,708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,419.13x = 1,305,566.73 × 230,708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,419.13x = 301,205,544,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,205,544,291.05/870,419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,046.56

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