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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,855.63, 1,355,791.38 and 229,937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,855.63, 1,355,791.38 and 229,937.64 is: 344,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,855.63 : 1,355,791.38 = 229,937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,855.63/1,355,791.38 = 229,937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,855.63x = 1,355,791.38 × 229,937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,855.63x = 311,747,470,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,747,470,249.54/903,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,908.48

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