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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,855.72, 1,351,182.96 and 226,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,855.72, 1,351,182.96 and 226,936.80 is: 340,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,855.72 : 1,351,182.96 = 226,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,855.72/1,351,182.96 = 226,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,855.72x = 1,351,182.96 × 226,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,855.72x = 306,633,137,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,633,137,156.93/900,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,379.85

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