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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,257.20, 1,344,385.80 and 231,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,257.20, 1,344,385.80 and 231,409.20 is: 347,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,257.20 : 1,344,385.80 = 231,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,257.20/1,344,385.80 = 231,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,257.20x = 1,344,385.80 × 231,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,257.20x = 311,103,242,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,103,242,469.36/896,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,113.80

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