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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,242.28, 1,354,864.02 and 229,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,242.28, 1,354,864.02 and 229,374.12 is: 344,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,242.28 : 1,354,864.02 = 229,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,242.28/1,354,864.02 = 229,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,242.28x = 1,354,864.02 × 229,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,242.28x = 310,770,742,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,770,742,307.16/903,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,061.33

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