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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,857.40, 907,631.70 and 231,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,857.40, 907,631.70 and 231,148.60 is: 346,854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,857.40 : 907,631.70 = 231,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,857.40/907,631.70 = 231,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,857.40x = 907,631.70 × 231,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,857.40x = 209,797,796,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,797,796,770.62/604,857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,854.97

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