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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,922.75, 1,345,389 and 232,074.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,922.75, 1,345,389 and 232,074.75 is: 348,113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,922.75 : 1,345,389 = 232,074.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,922.75/1,345,389 = 232,074.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,922.75x = 1,345,389 × 232,074.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,922.75x = 312,230,815,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,230,815,827.75/896,922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,113.39

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