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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,234.32, 1,354,942.20 and 238,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,234.32, 1,354,942.20 and 238,386.32 is: 357,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,234.32 : 1,354,942.20 = 238,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,234.32/1,354,942.20 = 238,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,234.32x = 1,354,942.20 × 238,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,234.32x = 322,999,684,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,999,684,870.70/903,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,603.42

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