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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,148.93, 1,204,604.89 and 234,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,148.93, 1,204,604.89 and 234,377.31 is: 351,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,148.93 : 1,204,604.89 = 234,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,148.93/1,204,604.89 = 234,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,148.93x = 1,204,604.89 × 234,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,148.93x = 282,332,053,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,332,053,731.05/803,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,531.38

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