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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,838.46, 1,357,256.53 and 230,919.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,838.46, 1,357,256.53 and 230,919.77 is: 346,379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,838.46 : 1,357,256.53 = 230,919.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,838.46/1,357,256.53 = 230,919.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,838.46x = 1,357,256.53 × 230,919.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,838.46x = 313,417,369,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,417,369,420.39/904,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,379.36

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