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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,002.40, 1,356,003.60 and 230,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,002.40, 1,356,003.60 and 230,082.40 is: 345,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,002.40 : 1,356,003.60 = 230,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,002.40/1,356,003.60 = 230,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,002.40x = 1,356,003.60 × 230,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,002.40x = 311,992,562,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,992,562,696.64/904,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,123.60

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