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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,297.90, 1,354,947.39 and 229,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,297.90, 1,354,947.39 and 229,429.74 is: 344,144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,297.90 : 1,354,947.39 = 229,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,297.90/1,354,947.39 = 229,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,297.90x = 1,354,947.39 × 229,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,297.90x = 310,865,227,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,865,227,401.38/903,297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,144.75

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