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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,140.68, 1,357,711.01 and 231,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,140.68, 1,357,711.01 and 231,223.46 is: 346,835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,140.68 : 1,357,711.01 = 231,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,140.68/1,357,711.01 = 231,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,140.68x = 1,357,711.01 × 231,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,140.68x = 313,934,639,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,934,639,272.47/905,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,835.19

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