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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,850.46, 1,357,274.88 and 230,931.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,850.46, 1,357,274.88 and 230,931.72 is: 346,397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,850.46 : 1,357,274.88 = 230,931.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,850.46/1,357,274.88 = 230,931.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,850.46x = 1,357,274.88 × 230,931.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,850.46x = 313,437,822,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,437,822,551.19/904,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,397.37

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