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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,953.20, 1,339,429.80 and 228,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,953.20, 1,339,429.80 and 228,105.20 is: 342,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,953.20 : 1,339,429.80 = 228,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,953.20/1,339,429.80 = 228,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,953.20x = 1,339,429.80 × 228,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,953.20x = 305,530,902,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,530,902,414.96/892,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,157.80

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