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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,297.56, 1,354,946.88 and 229,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,297.56, 1,354,946.88 and 229,429.40 is: 344,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,297.56 : 1,354,946.88 = 229,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,297.56/1,354,946.88 = 229,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,297.56x = 1,354,946.88 × 229,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,297.56x = 310,864,649,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,864,649,710.27/903,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,144.24

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