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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,582.78, 1,349,373.63 and 234,734.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,582.78, 1,349,373.63 and 234,734.78 is: 352,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,582.78 : 1,349,373.63 = 234,734.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,582.78/1,349,373.63 = 234,734.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,582.78x = 1,349,373.63 × 234,734.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,582.78x = 316,744,922,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,744,922,175.85/899,582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,102.03

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