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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,489.40, 1,305,583.71 and 230,797.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,489.40, 1,305,583.71 and 230,797.57 is: 346,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,489.40 : 1,305,583.71 = 230,797.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,489.40/1,305,583.71 = 230,797.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,489.40x = 1,305,583.71 × 230,797.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,489.40x = 301,325,547,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,325,547,699.59/870,489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,156.48

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