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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,852.40, 907,624.20 and 231,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,852.40, 907,624.20 and 231,143.60 is: 346,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,852.40 : 907,624.20 = 231,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,852.40/907,624.20 = 231,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,852.40x = 907,624.20 × 231,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,852.40x = 209,791,525,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,791,525,035.12/604,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,847.47

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