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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,862.67, 1,354,341.62 and 228,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,862.67, 1,354,341.62 and 228,949.80 is: 343,436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,862.67 : 1,354,341.62 = 228,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,862.67/1,354,341.62 = 228,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,862.67x = 1,354,341.62 × 228,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,862.67x = 310,076,243,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,076,243,030.68/902,862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,436.77

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