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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,306.20, 1,344,459.30 and 231,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,306.20, 1,344,459.30 and 231,458.20 is: 347,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,306.20 : 1,344,459.30 = 231,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,306.20/1,344,459.30 = 231,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,306.20x = 1,344,459.30 × 231,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,306.20x = 311,186,129,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,186,129,551.26/896,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,187.30

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