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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,257.81, 1,354,887.30 and 229,389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,257.81, 1,354,887.30 and 229,389.65 is: 344,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,257.81 : 1,354,887.30 = 229,389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,257.81/1,354,887.30 = 229,389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,257.81x = 1,354,887.30 × 229,389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,257.81x = 310,797,123,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,797,123,536.45/903,257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,084.62

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