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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,231.32, 1,354,937.70 and 238,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,231.32, 1,354,937.70 and 238,383.32 is: 357,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,231.32 : 1,354,937.70 = 238,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,231.32/1,354,937.70 = 238,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,231.32x = 1,354,937.70 × 238,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,231.32x = 322,994,547,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,994,547,319.16/903,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,598.92

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